FDA Devices recall · Reported September 10, 2014
TOTAL HYCTERECTOMY (I) CANNULA 5MM XCEL SLEEVES LIF ( I ) TROCAR XCEL BLADELESS II MM (I) TROCAR 5MM BLADELESS W/STAB SLEEVE LIF ( I) NEEDLE ULTRA VERES 120MM LIF ( I) TUBING INSUFFLAT SET W/0 R ING ADAPTOR LIF (I) DRAPE VIDEO CAMERA 13cm X 244 em LIF ( I ) DRAPE LAP ABDOM W/POUCH 1 02" X 1 22" X 78" STD SMS (2) LEGGINGS W/7" CUFF 30'' X 42" ( I ) SAFETY SCALP EL # II S/STEEL ( I ) GOWN IMPERV. XTRA REINF. XL T/WRAP LEVEL III ( I ) TABLE COY ER REINFORCED 50" X 90" L
Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on different catalog numbers (multiple lots). This could result in an injury to t…
Customed, Inc recalled TOTAL HYCTERECTOMY (I) CANNULA 5MM XCEL SLEEVES LIF ( I ) TROCAR XCEL BLADELESS I… - a critical-severity action.
TOTAL HYCTERECTOMY (I) CANNULA 5MM XCEL SLEEVES LIF ( I ) TROCAR XCEL BLADELESS I… was recalled by Customed, Inc in September 10, 2014. Reason: Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on differen…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2454-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Customed, Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on differen….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- September 10, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2454-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
TOTAL HYCTERECTOMY (I) CANNULA 5MM XCEL SLEEVES LIF ( I ) TROCAR XCEL BLADELESS II MM (I) TROCAR 5MM BLADELESS W/STAB SLEEVE LIF ( I) NEEDLE ULTRA VERES 120MM LIF ( I) TUBING INSUFFLAT SET W/0 R ING ADAPTOR LIF (I) DRAPE VIDEO CAMERA 13cm X 244 em LIF ( I ) DRAPE LAP ABDOM W/POUCH 1 02" X 1 22" X 78" STD SMS (2) LEGGINGS W/7" CUFF 30'' X 42" ( I ) SAFETY SCALP EL # II S/STEEL ( I ) GOWN IMPERV. XTRA REINF. XL T/WRAP LEVEL III ( I ) TABLE COY ER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WIT APE LIF (2) DRAPE SI-IEET 42" X 57" SMS (I) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT Y." X 1 2' LIF ( I ) MAYO STAND COYER REINFORCED LIF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 1 5" X 20" LIF (2) LITE GLOVE ( I ) DRAPE UNDERBUTTOCK W/ PO UCl-144" X 35" (2) SYRINGE I Occ W/0 NEEDLE LILOCK LIF (2) SPEC IMEN CONTA INER 4oz W/LID & LABEL (1 5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18'' X 1 8" XRD LIF ( I ) PVP PAINT 8" STICK SPONGE ( I ) UTILITY BOWL QUART 32oz LIF ( I ) ELECTRODE DUAL DEPRES ( I) DRESSING OPSITE POST PO 2!12 X 2" ( I ) MERLINO SK IN PREP APPLIC. 39ML LIF (3) GOWM XL SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LIF ( I ) CORD LAPAROSCOPY MONOPOLAR FOOD SWICH ING (1) FOLEY CATHETER KIT CONTAINING: (I) CATHETER 1 6FR FOLEY 2WAY, Sec (I) PYP TR IPLE SWABSTICK IODOPHOR (2) SWABSTICK DRY COTTON ( I ) SYR I NGE IOcc WATERFREFIL LIF (2) GLOVE MED FREETOUCH YYN I L P/F (I) TOWEL3PLYPOLY 17" X 18" (I) DRAPE 4" FENESTRATED 18" X 26" (I) LABEL lD PATIENT (I) JELLY LUBRI CATING FIVE GRAM ( I ) URINARY BAG DRAINAGE 2000ML ANTI-REFLUX LIF ( I ) TRAY SBS ( I ) WRAPPER 24" X 24" Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.
Reason for recall
Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on different catalog numbers (multiple lots). This could result in an injury to the patient due to product contamination or loss of sterility condition.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2454-2014 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Customed, Inc |
| Firm location | Fajardo, PR |
| Affected scope | 1 lot ,6 units placed on hold at the firm |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the state of Florida including Puerto Rico (USA); & USVI (St John) and the countries of Tortola, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Mexico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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