Southmedic Sterile Disposable Scalpel Rx only Scalpels are intended to be used in various medical procedures for preparation, scraping and/or cutting of tissue.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Part Number 73-0115 Lot Number 092517
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- Scalpels lot contains non-sterile products labeled as sterile.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Southmedic Sterile Disposable Scalpel Rx only Scalpels are intended to be used in various medical procedures for preparation, scraping and/or cutting of tissue.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Part Number 73-0115 Lot Number 092517
Distribution:
Distributed in: US, IA, IL, NE, NY, TX
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1892-2018
Related Recalls
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.
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