CLASS I Device recall · Reported 10 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Implante De Orthopedia - ( I) Cautery T Ip Poli Sher Lif recalled
Customed is recalling Implante De Orthopedia - ( I) Cautery T Ip Poli Sher Lif ( I) Bag Suture Floral Lif ( I), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2394-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68536
- Recalling firm
- Customed, Fajardo, PR
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 May 2014
- FDA classified
- 29 Aug 2014
- Reported
- 10 Sep 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 20 May 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Aug 2014 | Classified by FDA | +101 days |
| 10 Sep 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
IMPLANTE DE ORTHOPEDIA - ( I) CAUTERY T IP POLI SHER LIF ( I) BAG SUTURE FLORAL LIF ( I) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT \14'' X 12' LIF ( I) BAG GLASSINE LIF (2) LITE GLOVE LIF (2) TABLE COVER 50" X 90" REINFORCED LIF ( I) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (5) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (2) DRAPE SHEET 70" X I 00" LIF (5) LAP SPONGES PRE-WASH 18" X 18" XRD L/F ( I) MAYO TRAY LARGE LIF ( I) DRAPE TOP WITH ADHESIVE LIF ( I) SKIN STAPLE 35 WIDE LIF ( I) BULB SYRINGE 60cc LIF ( I) UTILITY BOWL 16oz L/F (2) UTILITY BOWL 32oz L/F ( I) INCISION DRAPE 23" X I 7" L/F (I) SKIN MARKER WITH RULER LIF ( I) U-DRAPE 54" X 72" W/TAPE SPLIT 6" X 2 1" LIF (2) ABDOMINAL PAD 8" X 7.5" L/F ( I) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE W/0 VENT L/F (I) DURAPREP SURGICAL SOLUTION 26ML LIF ( I) SURGICAL BLADE # 10 STAINLESS STEEL (I) SPLIT SHEET W/ADH 108" X 77"" STD SMS LIF ( I) IMP. STOCKINETTE LIF (I) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #7 ~ LATEX ( I) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #8 LATEX (I) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #8 ~ LATEX (I) SURGEON GOWN REINF. T/WRAP X-LARGE LIF (2) IMP. GOWN REINFORCED X-LARGE SMS LIF (I) PENCIL CAUTERY ROCKER SWITCH LIF (I) SURGICAL BLADE #20 STAINLESS STEEL EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.
Where it was distributed
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.
Questions about this recall
Is Implante De Orthopedia - ( I) Cautery T Ip Poli Sher Lif ( I) Bag Suture Floral Lif ( I) recalled?
Yes. Customed recalled Implante De Orthopedia - ( I) Cautery T Ip Poli Sher Lif ( I) Bag Suture Floral Lif ( I) on 20 May 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2394-2014.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
Product code 900-1476, 12 lots: 112030618 112072885 112104097 112114378 112114555 112124949 113015689 113047329 113078255 113088832 113089191 121104357
Where was it sold?
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.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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