FDA Devices recall · Reported September 10, 2014
EAR PACK CONTENTS: (I) CAUTERY PENC IL ROCKER SW I TI-I CH ( I ) EMESIS BASIN l Oin 700cc (2) LABEL FOR SKIN MARKERS ( I) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 1 80 X I Y, ( I) WASI-l BASIN ROUND 6QT (I) INSTRUMENT POUCH 7 X I I 2 COMPART (I) STRIP STER I CLOSURE W' X 4" LIF (I) SYRINGE 3cc W/0 NEEDLE LILOCK L/F (2) SY RI NGE I ML W/0 NEEDLE LILOCK LIF ( I ) CAUTERY POLISHER TI P LIF ( I) SH EET ENT SPLIT 11 0 X 77 (2) LITE GLOVE (2) NEEDLE H YPODERM IC 27G X I \!..
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 EAR PACK CONTENTS: (I) CAUTERY PENC IL ROCKER SW I TI-I CH ( I ) EMESIS BASIN l … - a critical-severity action.
EAR PACK CONTENTS: (I) CAUTERY PENC IL ROCKER SW I TI-I CH ( I ) EMESIS BASIN l … 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-2455-2014 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-2455-2014 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
EAR PACK CONTENTS: (I) CAUTERY PENC IL ROCKER SW I TI-I CH ( I ) EMESIS BASIN l Oin 700cc (2) LABEL FOR SKIN MARKERS ( I) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 1 80 X I Y, ( I) WASI-l BASIN ROUND 6QT (I) INSTRUMENT POUCH 7 X I I 2 COMPART (I) STRIP STER I CLOSURE W' X 4" LIF (I) SYRINGE 3cc W/0 NEEDLE LILOCK L/F (2) SY RI NGE I ML W/0 NEEDLE LILOCK LIF ( I ) CAUTERY POLISHER TI P LIF ( I) SH EET ENT SPLIT 11 0 X 77 (2) LITE GLOVE (2) NEEDLE H YPODERM IC 27G X I \!..'' (1 2) TOWELS CLOTH HUCK (BLUE) ( I ) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT.'!." X 12' L/F ( I ) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz LIF ( I ) TABLE COYER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF ( I ) UTILITY BOWL 1 6oz LIF (4) COTrON APPLICATOR 6" WOOD ( I ) INSTRUMENT WIPE I MM 8.25 X 8.25 ( I ) MAYO STAND COYER REINFORCED LIF ( I ) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 20c FOAM/MAG LIF ( I ) SKIN MARK ER W/R ULER ( I ) SYRINGE IOcc W/0 NEEDLE LILOCK LIF ( I ) TRAY MAYO SMALL ( I ) SYRING E IOcc TI P CONTROL LILOCK LIF ( I ) DRAPE MICROSCOPE ZEI SS ( I ) TOWELS ABSORBENT 1 5'' X 20" LIF ( I ) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOV EN ST LIF ( I ) BLADE M INUATURE CARBON STEEL ( I 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 1 6PLY XRD LIF ( I ) NEEDLE BLUNT FI LL 1 80 X I Y, (2) SCALPEL SAFETY WEIGHTED # 1 5 ( I ) GOWN SURG, I MP ER. M I CROCOOL LG E (2) GOWN XL SURG ICAL MICROCOOL ( I ) MERLINO SKIN PREP APPLIC. 39ML LIF ( I ) WRAPPER 24" X 24" WET SKIN PACK CONTA INING: ( I ) WRAPPER 30" X 30" ( I ) TRAY 3/COMPARTM ENT ( I ) PYP SCRUB SOLUTI ON 4oz. BOTrLE (3) TI P ABSORBENT APPLICATOR STICK SPONGE (3) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F (6) SPONGE WING SMALL LIF (2) GLOVE MED FREETOUCI-1 VYN I L P/F (2) COTrON APPLICATOR 6" WOOD 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-2455-2014 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Customed, Inc |
| Firm location | Fajardo, PR |
| Affected scope | 3 lots/27 units (multiple units per lot) |
| 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.
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