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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Centurion scalpel handle kits labeled as: a) STERILE # 3 SCALPEL HANDLE, Product Code 66825; b) STERILE PAS #3 BLADE HANDLE (BH3PAS), Product Code I68290

Z-1436-2024

February 23, 2024

Class II

Product summary

Firm
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Event
Event 94136
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3860 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1436-2024

Official wording

Reason: Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.

Code information: a) 66825, UDI/DI 60653160053588 (case) 00653160053586 (each), Lot Numbers: 2023091990, 2023111590; b) I68290 UDI/DI 00653160275056 (case) 10653160275053 (each), Lot Numbers: 2023100690

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Panama, Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    weak seal
  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    breach of sterility