CLASS I Device recall · Reported 10 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Laparotomy Pack - (i) Utility Bowl recalled by Customed
Customed is recalling Laparotomy Pack - (i) Utility Bowl ( I) Electrode Dual Depres./groundpad (i) Utility Bowl, 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-2316-2014
- 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
LAPAROTOMY PACK - (I) UTILITY BOWL 16oz ( I) ELECTRODE DUAL DEPRES./GROUNDPAD (I) UTILITY BOWL 32oz ( I) GOWN IMP. REINFORCED XL SMS AAMI Ill (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER I OC MAG/CLEAR ( I) DRAPE LAPAROT ABDOM WITH POUCH (2) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" x 20" ( I) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN (4) DRAPE UTILITY (I) SKIN MARKER INK W/8 LABEL/TIME OUT/RULER (I) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED ( I) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (I) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" ( I) GOWN IMP EXTRA REINF LGE TOWEUWRAP (2) DRAPE SHEET 42" X 55" SMS (I) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER (I) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH ( I) BAG GLASSINE (I) SURGICAL BLADE# 10 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 Laparotomy Pack - (i) Utility Bowl ( I) Electrode Dual Depres./groundpad (i) Utility Bowl recalled?
Yes. Customed recalled Laparotomy Pack - (i) Utility Bowl ( I) Electrode Dual Depres./groundpad (i) Utility Bowl on 20 May 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2316-2014.
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 900-281A, 3 lots: 140312027 140412669 140412796
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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