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Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., Disposable Instrument Pack Curved Hemostat, REF 56224

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 11, 2021 Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Batch Numbers: 0000277592, Exp. 10/12/2025; 0000274266, Exp. 07/21/2025; 0000275098, Exp. 08/21/2025; 0000276380, Exp. 09/24/2025
  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:
Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306
Reason for Recall:
There is a potential for flaking metal and/or brown spots on the hemostats sold as individual units or packaged in the kits
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Medical Action INDUSTRIES INC., Disposable Instrument Pack Curved Hemostat, REF 56224

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch Numbers: 0000277592, Exp. 10/12/2025; 0000274266, Exp. 07/21/2025; 0000275098, Exp. 08/21/2025; 0000276380, Exp. 09/24/2025

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1946-2021

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Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306

Class I - Dangerous

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