Miltex Stainless Steel Disposable Scalpel #22, Part Number 4-422. Each box contains 10 individually packaged scalpels.
FDA device recall Z-0767-2007 · posted 2007-04-21 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Miltex, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- Sterility may be compromised based on incomplete package seals (manufacturer notified Miltex)
- Action taken
- The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 4/9/07 informing the customers of the problem and the need to return the product. The letter was sent via UPS with a return receipt required to verify delivery. Distributors were notified to sub-recall.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- GES
- Quantity affected
- 400 boxes
- Distribution
- Nationwide to distributors in CA, FL, IA, ID, NM, NJ, OH, PA, RI, and VA.
- Date initiated
- 2007-04-09
- Date posted
- 2007-04-21
- Date terminated
- 2007-08-07
- Location
- York, PA
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