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Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 27, 2022 Southmedic Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    GTIN 620974002628, Lot number: W92761
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Southmedic, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Upon review of its batch record, Southmedic identified that lot # W92761 was not sent out for sterilization, and was instead transferred directly to distribution where it was sold and distributed to customers as non-sterile product labelled as sterile.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

GTIN 620974002628, Lot number: W92761

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0279-2023

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