The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2716-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Customed PERI GYN PACK recalled for sterilization validation issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 115 units of PERI GYN PACK 5/CS 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (sterile medical device) where the hazard is theoretical due to inadequate sterilization validation, and no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 115 units of PERI GYN PACK 5/CS. These sterile medical packs are used by medical staff for surgical procedures and patient care, including wound healing, suture removals, and irrigation. The recall was initiated because of inadequate validation and qualification of the sterilization processes and package integrity for products released for distribution as sterile.

The affected products were distributed only in Puerto Rico. The specific lot numbers and expiration dates are: 141015748 (exp. 10/31/15), 150116983 (exp. 1/31/16), 150518852 (exp. 5/31/16), 150317855 (exp. 5/31/16), and 150619300 (exp. 6/30/16). The product code is 900997.

Medical facilities and consumers should stop using these products and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PERI GYN PACK 5/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate
Manufacturer
Customed, Inc
Affected units
115

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.

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