FDA Recall Terminated

Suture removal kit, catalog# 900-010

Recall: Z-1251-2012 · Initiated December 8, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1251-2012
Event Number
60753
Firm
Customed, Inc Calle Igualdad Final # 7
FEI Number
2648727
Product Code
MCZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
December 8, 2011
Posted
March 21, 2012
Terminated
April 12, 2017
Address
Fajardo, PR, 00738

Description

Suture removal kit, catalog# 900-010

Reason

The firm has determined that there is a possibility that packaging seals may be compromised. The issue could result in an injury to the patient due to product contamination or loss of sterility condition.

Action

Customed Inc sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 8, 2011 to distributors via e-mail; then by certified (return and receipt) mail. The letter identified the product, description of problem, and actions to be taken. The letter included the following instructions: 1. Product should be removed from sale (Quarantine them) and cease distribution. Products affected shall NOT be used. 2. Return the enclosed acknowledgement form to Customed, Inc. Recall Coordinator whether or not the consignee has affected products. 3. If products has been futher distributed, sub-recall products - It is extremely important to notify your customers of this action by including a copy of this leller along with your formal notification. Please, instruct your customer to follow your directions for credit/replacemenl if they purchased the product from you. For qucstions. contact Cuslomed, Inc. Recall Coordinator at 787-622-5151 Ext. 7510.

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution - including Florida and Puerto Rico.

Quantity

45,200