The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0202-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

Surgical Specialties Recalls Sharpoint IQ Slit Knives Due to Bent Tips

Surgical Specialties is recalling Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knives because the tips may be bent. The recall affects 117,948 units distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc. is recalling Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knives (Angled, Bevel Up) used for ophthalmic surgery. The recall is due to a potential for bent tips on the instruments.

The recall involves 117,948 units. These products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations. Specific lot codes associated with the recall include M342500, M342510, M415840, M439130, M446040, M495130, M495160, M510810, M553460, M553470, M553480, M585640, M585740, M652760, M652770, M652780, MADP160, and MADP170.

Healthcare providers and consumers should stop using these specific instruments and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-2840***" Ophthalmic surgery
Manufacturer
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
117,948

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (18)

  • M342500
  • M342510
  • M415840
  • M439130
  • M446040
  • M495130
  • M495160
  • M510810
  • M553460
  • M553470
  • M553480
  • M585640
  • M585740
  • M652760
  • M652770
  • M652780
  • MADP160
  • MADP170

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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