Diamatrix Protekt Sharps Safety Knives Recall: Incorrect Handle Size Labeling
Diamatrix recalls Protekt Sharps Safety Knives with incorrect handle size labels (2.5mm shown vs actual 2.2mm). This may cause confusion but does not pose a safety risk. Affected units have specific model and lot numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Surgical knives may contain incorrect description printed on handles. Specifically, some surgical knife handles may contain a size of "2.5mm" when the actual size is "2.2mm".
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What happened, in plain English
Diamatrix is recalling Protekt Sharps Safety Knives that have incorrect size labels on the handles. Some knives show a 2.5mm slit when they are actually 2.2mm. This labeling error could cause confusion but does not create a safety hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61043-diamatrix-protekt-sharps-safety-knives-recall-incorrect-handle-size-labeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61043-diamatrix-protekt-sharps-safety-knives-recall-incorrect-handle-size-labeling · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1120-2022
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“Diamatrix Protekt Sharps Safety Knives Recall: Incorrect Handle Size Labeling.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61043-diamatrix-protekt-sharps-safety-knives-recall-incorrect-handle-size-labeling. Based on FDA recall #Z-1120-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1120-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The knives have a labeling error where the handle shows a 2.5mm slit size but the actual size is 2.2mm. This discrepancy could lead to confusion about the knife's specifications, but it does not cause physical harm or injury.
Who’s affected
Users of Protekt Sharps Safety Knives with model REF: PG 44620MU and lot number B923LUC are affected. Medical professionals and surgical staff who use these knives are most at risk due to potential confusion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model REF: PG 44620MU and lot number B923LUC on the packaging or individual labels. The handle label may show "2.5mm slit double bevel" instead of the correct 2.2mm.
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What to do — step by step
Check Label Details
Verify the handle label for the correct size (2.2mm) and compare with the model number and lot number.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 2 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MN, TX and the country of Germany.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Minnesota, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1120-2022 (February 24, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1120-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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