Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0639-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC |
| Report date | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Quantity | 1203 - 96 cases (4128 units) ; 1553 -96 cases (3548 units) |
| Location | Chatsworth, CA, United States |
Official product description
Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Disposable Safety Handle with #15 Blade Manufactured for: Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions LLC 19736 Dearborn St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Emergo Europe Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Made in China Packaged in Mexico Ansell A manual surgical scalpel blade for making incisions in various general surgical procedures.
Why the product was recalled
Select lots of SANDEL Weighted Safety Scalpels are packaged with the scalpel blade exposed beyond the safety shield which could compromise the integrity of the package and the sterility of the scalpel leading to injury.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NE, NY, OK, PA, PR, RI, TN, TX and WI; and country of: Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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