Class 2 Device Recall GAUZE 2" X 2" PRODUCTION ONLY 1500PK/CS

• Date Initiated by Firm: July 10, 2015
• Date Posted: September 03, 2015
• Recall Status: Terminated on April 12, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-2621-2015
• Recall Event ID: 71721
• Product Classification: Gauze/sponge, internal - Product Code EFQ
• Product: GAUZE 2" X 2" PRODUCTION ONLY 1500PK/CS CUSTOMED Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc. .
• Code Information: Code:9002082A Lots: 141015876 exp. 12/31/99 141015876 exp. 12/31/99 141216322 exp. 12/31/99 150217376 exp. 12/31/99 150518683 exp. 12/31/99
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Customed, Inc; Calle Igualdad Final #7; Fajardo PR 00738
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Recall initiated due to inadequate validation/qualification of sterilization processes, and package integrity for products released for distribution as sterile.
• FDA Determined Cause: Packaging
• Action: Customed issued an "URGENT VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification letter dated July 10, 2015 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customer.
• Quantity in Commerce: 162000
• Distribution: Distributed Only in Puerto Rico.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.