The Recall Desk

Hazard

Scalpel Lock Defect recalls

1 recall in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2021-08-25

Of the 1 scalpel lock defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (100%) are Severe.

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2244-2021·2021-08-25

    Argyle UVC Insertion Tray Recalled for Safety Scalpel Locking Defect

    Cardinal Health's Argyle UVC Insertion Tray, used for neonatal umbilical catheter insertion, lacks proper instructions for the included Safety Scalpel N11. Once locked, clinicians cannot unlock it, potentially delaying critical treatment.

    Product
    Argyle UVC Insertion Tray containing Safety Scalpel N11 (vendor part number 73-1811). Intended for use to insert an Umbilical Venous Catheter (UVC) into the umbilical artery or vein of neonate. Product Code: 43201
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide