FDAClass IIJanuary 15, 2014

Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety recall: Sterility Concern

Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Long 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 2215-L Weighted Safety Scalpel, #3L Handle (8.75) with #15 Blade, Yellow Shield with TIME OUT¿ Sleeve (S) 12 per box; 8 boxes per case (96 total scalpels) A manual surgical scalpel blade for making incisions in various general surgical procedures.

Why was Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

510 K exempt Device Listing Number D129456 Model Number 2215-L LN 2052

Product
Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Long 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 2215-L Weighted Safety Scalpel, #3L Handle (8.75) with #15 Blade, Yellow Shield with TIME OUT¿ Sleeve (S) 12 per box; 8 boxes per case (96 total scalpels) A manual surgical scalpel blade for making incisions in various general surgical procedures.
Recalling firm
Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC
Quantity
96 cases (1920 units)
Distribution
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.
Recall date
January 15, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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