The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2691-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Customed Angiography Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Deficiencies

Customed, Inc. is recalling 370 units of Angiography Packs distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 370 units of Angiography Packs (Code 900610) distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated because of inadequate validation and qualification of sterilization processes, as well as package integrity issues for products released for distribution as sterile.

The affected lots include 140915207 (exp. 9/30/16), 141015734 (exp. 11/30/15), 150116815 (exp. 3/31/16), 150318005 (exp. 4/30/16), 150318004 (exp. 4/30/16), and 150518833 (exp. 5/31/16). These products are used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, and wound irrigation.

The source text does not specify specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the disposition of these units, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of the recalled products.

The recalled product

Product
ANGIOGRAPHY PACK 5/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc. .
Manufacturer
Customed, Inc
Affected units
370

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 170 recalled by Customed, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 170 products in this recall →