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Weighted Safety Scalpel Blade Sterile (2013-11-13)
- Starting date:
- November 13, 2013
- Posting date:
- January 6, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-37247
Recalled products
- Weighted Safety Scalpel Blade Sterile
Reason
The shield did not cover the blade fully and movement and/or transportation could have caused scalpels inside to move and pierce the inner pouch. The exposure of the tip could compromise the integrity of the package and the sterility of the scalpel. In addition, the exposure of the tip could cause injury.
Affected products
A. Weighted Safety Scalpel Blade Sterile
Lot or serial number
- 1203
Model or catalog number
- 2215-N
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions LLC
19736 Dearborn Street
Chatsworth
91311
California
UNITED STATES