Severity
Critical
Customed, Inc issued this FDA Devices recall on September 10, 2014. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 3 lots, 280 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on different catalog …. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2533-2014) was formally reported on September 10, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 20, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Customed, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fajardo, PR. Federal records indicate 3 lots, 280 units units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Critical
Units Affected
3 lots, 280 units
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2533-2014 |
| Date reported | September 10, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Customed, Inc |
| Units affected | 3 lots, 280 units |
| 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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