CLASS I Device recall · Reported 10 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ortho Implant Surgical Pack recalled by Customed
Customed is recalling Ortho Implant Surgical Pack - Cautery Tip Polisher U-drape 60" X 70" With Tape Split 6" X, 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-2347-2014
- 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
ORTHO IMPLANT SURGICAL PACK - (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER (1) U-DRAPE 60" X 70" WITH TAPE SPLIT 6" X 21" (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL (2) ABDOMINAL PAD 8" X 7 Y:z" (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. }4" X 12' (1) DURAPREP SURGICAL SOLUTION 26ml (1) BAG GLASSINE (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT (2) LITE GLOVE (1) SPLIT SHEET WITH ADHES 1 08" X 77" STD SMS (2) COVER TABLE BTC 77" X 86" HD FULL COVERAGE (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (1) INCISE DRAPE ANTIMICROBIAL 23" X 17" (5) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" X 20" (1) GOWN IMPERV. EXTRA REINFORCED XL SMS TNI/RAP LEVEL IV (4) DRAPE UTILITY (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH (5) LAP SPONGES PREWASH XRD (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED SMS X-LARGE (2) DRAPE SHEET 70" X 100" STD SMS (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN (1) STAPLE SKIN WIDE 35 ST. (1) SKIN MARKER INK WITH 8 LABEL/TIME OUT/RULER (1) MAYO TRAY LARGE (1) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 20c FOAM/MAG (1) TOP DRAPE W/ADHES. 100" X 53" SMS (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED LARGE TOWEL WRAP (2) BANDAGE ELASTIC 6" X 5"yds (1) SYRINGE 30cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK (1) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1Y2 (2) UTILITY BOWL 32oz (2) BLADE SURGICAL# 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 Ortho Implant Surgical Pack - Cautery Tip Polisher U-drape 60" X 70" With Tape Split 6" X recalled?
Yes. Customed recalled Ortho Implant Surgical Pack - Cautery Tip Polisher U-drape 60" X 70" With Tape Split 6" X on 20 May 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2347-2014.
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 900-741A, 2 lots: 140412701 112104102 113015459 113025775 113036381 113036466 113067962 113078344 113088941 113099578 113109870 131110274 131210840 140111249 140211736
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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