FDA Devices recall · Reported September 10, 2014
EXTREMITY ARM PACK CONTENTS: (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (1) GOBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP 6" X 5yds (3) BANDAGE ELASTIC 4" X 5yds (1) BANDAGE ESMARK 6" X 9 (1) UTILITY BOWL QUART 32oz (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECTX 12' (1) SKIN MARKER INK W/8 LABEL/TIME OUT/RULER (3) SCALPEL WITH HANDLE# 15 STAINLESS STEEL (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN (1) LIGHT SHIELD (1) DRAPE INCISE ANTIMICROBIAL 23" X 17" (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 10c MAG/CL
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 EXTREMITY ARM PACK CONTENTS: (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (1) GOBAN SELF-A… - a critical-severity action.
EXTREMITY ARM PACK CONTENTS: (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (1) GOBAN SELF-A… 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-2456-2014 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-2456-2014 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
EXTREMITY ARM PACK CONTENTS: (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (1) GOBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP 6" X 5yds (3) BANDAGE ELASTIC 4" X 5yds (1) BANDAGE ESMARK 6" X 9 (1) UTILITY BOWL QUART 32oz (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECTX 12' (1) SKIN MARKER INK W/8 LABEL/TIME OUT/RULER (3) SCALPEL WITH HANDLE# 15 STAINLESS STEEL (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN (1) LIGHT SHIELD (1) DRAPE INCISE ANTIMICROBIAL 23" X 17" (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 10c MAG/CLEAR (1) U-DRAPE 60"X 70" WITH TAPE SPLIT 6" X 21" (1) NEEDLE SPINAL ANESTH 18G X 3% (3) GOWN X-LARGE IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (4) DR APE UTILITY WITH TAPE (6) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (3) DRAPE % ECONOMY 53" X 77" (1) YANKAUER OPEN TIP CLEAR W/0 CN (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (1) GOWN SURG REINFORCED X-LARGE TOWEL & WRAP (1) MERLING SKIN PREP APPLICATOR 39ML (1) SHEET HAND 146" X 104" X 91" (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" 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-2456-2014 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Customed, Inc |
| Firm location | Fajardo, PR |
| Affected scope | 4 lots/112 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.
What to do with this recall
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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