FDA Devices recall · Reported September 10, 2014
Knee Arthroscopy Pack, code 900-2718, contains: (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES 4 X 4 12PL Y (2) PADDING CAST SOFT ROLL 6 X 4yds. (1) GOBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP 6 X 5yds (3) PAD ABDOMINAL 8 X 7.5 (1) DRESSING 1 X 8 XEROFORM PETROLAT (10) GAUZE SPONGES 4 X 4 16PLY XRD (3) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1 (1) NEEDLE SPINAL ANESTH 18G X 3 (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 22G X 1 (1) SYRINGE 30cc W/0 NEEDLE LUER LOCK (1) SCALPEL W/HANDLE 11 (1) SKIN MARKER W/RULER (9) LABELS FOR SKIN MARKERS (1) RULER (3) Pr. GLO
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 Knee Arthroscopy Pack, code 900-2718, contains: (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES 4 X 4 12PL Y (2) PA… - a critical-severity action.
Knee Arthroscopy Pack, code 900-2718, contains: (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES 4 X 4 12PL Y (2) PA… 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-2499-2014 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-2499-2014 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
Knee Arthroscopy Pack, code 900-2718, contains: (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES 4 X 4 12PL Y (2) PADDING CAST SOFT ROLL 6 X 4yds. (1) GOBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP 6 X 5yds (3) PAD ABDOMINAL 8 X 7.5 (1) DRESSING 1 X 8 XEROFORM PETROLAT (10) GAUZE SPONGES 4 X 4 16PLY XRD (3) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1 (1) NEEDLE SPINAL ANESTH 18G X 3 (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 22G X 1 (1) SYRINGE 30cc W/0 NEEDLE LUER LOCK (1) SCALPEL W/HANDLE 11 (1) SKIN MARKER W/RULER (9) LABELS FOR SKIN MARKERS (1) RULER (3) Pr. GLOVESURG 8 DERMA PRENE POWDER FREE (1) BANDAGE ELASTIC KNIT STD 10yds (1) BANDAGE ESMARK 6 X 9yds (8) TOWELS CLOTH HUCK BLUE (1) U - DRAPE 60 X 70 WIT APE SPLIT 6 X 21 (1) SHEET 60 X 77 DRAPE REINFORCED (2) SOLUTION SURGICAL DURAPREP 26ML (3) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT (1) BOWL UTILITY 16oz. (1) COVER TABLE REINFORCED 50 X 90 (2) GOWN SURGICAL REINFORCED X-LARGE (1) GOWN SURGICAL REINFORCED X-LARGE T/WRAP (2) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15X 20 (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERV 12 X 48 (2) BAG PLASTIC 6 X 12 (1) KNEE ARTHROSCOPY DRAPE (1) FILTER STRAW 5 MICRO (2) LITE GLOVE 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-2499-2014 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Customed, Inc |
| Firm location | Fajardo, PR |
| Affected scope | 3 lots/ 84 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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