Use caution Medical device recall · FDA · Published August 31, 2021

Medtronic Sterile Blades Recall: Tip Breaks and Vibration Risk

Medtronic recalls sterile single-use blades for StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT systems due to increased tip breaks and wobble/vibration complaints. Affected product numbers and serials listed.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0158-2022Medical device Medtronic ›

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There was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble/vibration.

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Recalling firmMedtronic Xomed, Inc.6743 Southpoint Dr N · Jacksonville, FL 32216-6218

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Medtronic is recalling sterile single-use blades used in their StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT systems because users reported more tip breaks and wobble/vibration. This could lead to unstable use during procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61859-medtronic-sterile-blades-recall-tip-breaks-and-vibration-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61859-medtronic-sterile-blades-recall-tip-breaks-and-vibration-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0158-2022

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“Medtronic Sterile Blades Recall: Tip Breaks and Vibration Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61859-medtronic-sterile-blades-recall-tip-breaks-and-vibration-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0158-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0158-2022%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Aug. 31, 2021, that Medtronic Xomed, Inc. is recalling Medtronic Sterile single-use blades due to tip breaks and wobble or vibration hazards. The agency issued recall number Z-0158-2022 for the Class II device.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Medtronic
Product: Medtronic Sterile single-use blades (components of StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, Midas Rex Microsaw, Triton System)
REF 40A2500, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 25 cm x 4.0 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033835, Lot/serial number 0220002825
REF 40R2000, Nucleus Removal Set, 20 cm x 4.0 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033866, Lot/serial number 0218179458
REF 40R2500, Nucleus Removal Set, 25 cm x 4.0 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033798, Lot/serial number 0218299192
REF 40S2000, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 20 cm x 4.0 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033873, Lot/serial number 0218179459
REF 40S2500, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 25 cm x 4.0 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000043193, Lot/serial number 0220226674
REF 45A2000, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 20 cm x 4.5 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033880, Lot/serial number 0220443669
REF 45A2500, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 25 cm x 4.5 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000043223, Lot/serial number 0218323602
REF 45R2000, Nucleus Removal Set, 20 cm x 4.5 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033897, Lot/serial numbers 0218284087, 0218292178, 0218973633
REF 45R2500, Nucleus Removal Set, 25 cm x 4.5 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033811, Lot/serial number 0218297618
REF 45S2000, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 20 cm x 4.5 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000033903, Lot/serial number 0218299193
REF 45S2500, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 25 cm x 4.5 mm, GTIN/UPN 00763000043216, Lot/serial number 0218297619
Units affected: 274,991 total devices

The hazard

According to the FDA, there was an increase in complaints related to tip breaks and wobble or vibration. The recall covers Medtronic Sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex Microsaw and Triton System.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic Xomed, Inc. has 11 other recalls on record since 2019-11-13. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medtronic Harmony Catheter System Recall (2026-05-22), Medline Medical Kits Recall (2026-02-27), and Medline Medical Convenience Kits Recall (2026-02-27).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product numbers starting with REF 40A2500, 40R2000, 40R2500, 40S2000, 40S2500, 45A2000, 45A2500, 45R2000, 45R2500, or 45S2000. Look for specific lot/serial numbers listed in the recall notice.

Brand
Medtronic
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 3 products

All 3 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including PR. There was also government/military distribution and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Libya, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Viet Nam.

Recall number	Product, codes & lots
Z-0156-2022	Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex Microsaw and Triton System with the following product numbers: (1) REF 1882916, RAD 60 Sinus Blade, 11 cm x 2.9 mm; (2) REF 1883514, RAD 12 Curved Sinus Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm; (3) REF 1884013, Powered Tonsillectomy Blade, 11 cm x 4 mm; (4) REF 1884020, Tricut Laryngeal Blade, 22.5 cm x 4 mm; (5) REF 1884032, Tracheal Blade, 37 cm x 4 mm; (6) REF 1884033, Tracheal Blade, Angle Tip; (7) REF 1882902HRE, Serrated Blade, 11 cm X 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (8) REF 1882905HRE, Silver Bullet Blade, 11 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (9) REF 1882924HRE, Skimmer Blade, 27 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (10) REF 1882936E, Angle-Tip Serrated Blade, 18 cm x 2.9 mm; (11) REF 1882937E, Angle-Tip Serrated Blade, 22 cm x 2.9 mm; (12) REF 1882979HRE, Skimmer Blade, 13 cm x 2.9 mm, Rotatable; (13) REF 1883080HRE, Quadcut Blade, 3.0 mm, Rotatable; (14) REF 1883480HRE, Quadcut Blade, 3.4 mm, Rotatable; (15) REF 1883502HRE, Serrated Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (16) REF 1883506HRE, RAD 40 Blades, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (17) REF 1883512HRE, RAD 12 Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (18) REF 1883516HRE, RAD 60 Blade, 11 cm x 3.5 mm, Rotatable; (19) REF 1884005HRE, Silver Bullet Blade, 11 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (20) REF 1884030HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 22 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (21) REF 1884031HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 27 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (22) REF 1884033HRE, Tricut Airway Blade, Angled Tip, 37 cm x 4 mm, Rotatable; (23) REF 1884380HR, Quadcut Blade, 4.3 mm, Rotatable; (24) REF 1884380HRE, Quadcut Blade, 4.3 mm, Rotatable.; (1) REF 1882916, GTIN/UPN 20763000041223 - Lot/serial numbers 0217968715, 0218283722, 0218283942, 0218356873, 0218356874, 0218356875, 0218623544, 0219369113, 0219501397, 0219700166, 0220118673, 0220659645, 0220784922, 0220826101, 0220826102, 0221020300, 0221118606, 0221118607, 0221118608, 0221198946, 0221198951, 0221198952, 0221430166, 0221489935, 0221611652, 0221791819, 0221791821; (2) REF 1883514, GTIN/UPN 20763000040967 - Lot/serial numbers 0218283532, 0218791333, 0219215919; (3) REF 1884013, GTIN/UPN 20763000041230 - Lot/serial numbers 0217969616, 0217969617, 0218283944, 0218572177, 0219010745, 0219110914, 0221170726, 0221603993, 0221783424, 0221791809; (4) REF 1884020, GTIN/UPN 20763000040301 - Lot/serial numbers 0219501396, 0220648062, 0220649166, 0220892207, 0221156835, 0221271500; (5) REF 1884032, GTIN/UPN 00763000036140 - Lot/serial numbers 0220057395, 0220057397; (6) REF 1884033, GTIN/UPN 00763000036447 - Lot/serial numbers 0220057389, 0220057390, 0220057392; (7) REF 1882902HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036720 - Lot/serial numbers 0217969607, 0218283720, 0218283721, 0219215912, 0219435041, 0221527810, 0221969518; (8) REF 1882905HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036782 - Lot/serial numbers 0217968718, 0217968719, 0218283717, 0218283719, 0218356097, 0218790225, 0219215913, 0220177024, 0220659109, 0220659110, 0220878176, 0221091604, 0221091605, 0221118614, 0221258284, 0221527812, 0221611654; (9) REF 1882924HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036744 - Lot/serial numbers 0220057236, 0220057237, 0220057238, 0220057239, 0220057241, 0220057242, 0220057243, 0220057244, 0220560777, 0220659671, 0220878169, 0221072336, 0221156836, 0221275006, 0221611653, 0221619324, 0221791822; (10) REF 1882936E, GTIN/UPN 00763000036799 - Lot/serial numbers 0218377217, 0219660525; (11) REF 1882937E, GTIN/UPN 00763000036805 - Lot/serial numbers 0218377221, 0219661147, 0221279640; (12) REF 1882979HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000033552 - Lot/serial numbers 0217970486, 0217970490, 0218162629, 0218547894; (13) REF 1883080HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000033989 - Lot/serial numbers 0217261083, 0217261084, 0217261085, 0218354891, 0218421177, 0218790160, 0219036457; (14) REF 1883480HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000033996 - Lot/serial numbers 0217261083, 0217261084, 0217261085, 0218354891, 0218421177, 0218790160, 0219036457; (15) REF 1883502HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036713 - Lot/serial numbers 0217666178, 0217666179, 0218356088, 0218356089, 0218790221, 0219215911, 0219435040, 0220929595, 0221072335, 0221110715, 0221110717, 0221118531, 0221182357, 0221468015; (16) REF 1883506HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000037376 - Lot/serial numbers 0217666180, 0217666181, 0217667208, 0218356103, 0218790743, 0219728474, 0220070439, 0220118669, 0220158600, 0220484568, 0221119048, 0221258278, 0221468019, 0221611257, 0221611258; (17) REF 1883512HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000037369 - Lot/serial numbers 0218356098, 0218356099, 0218356100; (18) REF 1883516HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000037383 - Lot/serial numbers 0217665427, 0217665428, 0217665429, 0217666173, 0217666174, 0217666175, 0217666176, 0217666177, 0218572169, 0219699597, 0219728468, 0219728469, 0219848777, 0219848778, 0219848779, 0219859949, 0220124591, 0220124592, 0220124593, 0220266094, 0220313525, 0220313606, 0220313607, 0220313608, 0220313609, 0220313610, 0220313611, 0220313612, 0220484569, 0220484570, 0220891745, 0220892206, 0221111087, 0221111089, 0221111092, 0221111093, 0221118545, 0221261887, 0221271501, 0221279626, 0221279627, 0221477061, 0221477062, 0221477063, 0221477064, 0221611647, 0221611648, 0221611649, 0221791908, 0221791910, 0221791911; (19) REF 1884005HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036737 - Lot/serial numbers 0217968722, 0218161789, 0218161790, 0218356090, 0218790222; (20) REF 1884030HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036751 - Lot/serial numbers 0219968104, 0220031839, 0220031841, 0220031842, 0220031843, 0220484572, 0220560783, 0221118618, 0221258283, 0221468017, 0221698794, 0222008093; (21) REF 1884031HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036768 - Lot/serial numbers 0219968105, 0220032167, 0220032168, 0220032169, 0220468850, 0220583927, 0220934514, 0221072334, 0221279641, 0221792010, 0222008095; (22) REF 1884033HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000036775 - Lot/serial numbers 0220057245, 0220057386, 0220057387; (23) REF 1884380HR, GTIN/UPN 20763000038162 - Lot/serial numbers 0217261579, 0217261580, 0217261581, 0217261582, 0217911696, 0217911698, 0217968713, 0218283533, 0218356295, 0218356302, 0218356303, 0218356304, 0218356305, 0218356866, 0218356867, 0218356870, 0218356871, 0218356872, 0218404708, 0218404710, 0218572170, 0218572171, 0218572172, 0218572173, 0218572174, 0218572175, 0218653925, 0218655886, 0218655887, 0218655888, 0218790744, 0218790745, 0218791326, 0218791327, 0218791328, 0218791329, 0218791330, 0218791331, 0218791332, 0219215917, 0219423535, 0219488214, 0219488215, 0219488216, 0219488217, 0219488218, 0219501398, 0219501399, 0219501400, 0219501401, 0219550301, 0219556484, 0219568999, 0219569000, 0219569001, 0219594771, 0219594772, 0219594773, 0219619651, 0219632566, 0219632567, 0219679070, 0219679071, 0219679075, 0219679076, 0219707520, 0219745043, 0219745044, 0219745286, 0219810724, 0219810725, 0219811246, 0219884815, 0219890990, 0220659889, 0220772116, 0220827732, 0220827733, 0220880530, 0220907638, 0220907639, 0220907640, 0220907641, 0220907642, 0220907643, 0220907644, 0221072339, 0221111098, 0221111099, 0221118616, 0221118617, 0221242884, 0221242885, 0221252436, 0221252970, 0221275018, 0221281290, 0221349775, 0221477148, 0221489408, 0221489409, 0221603994, 0221611646, 0221618122, 0221618123, 0221618124, 0221618125, 0221619306, 0221619307, 0221619308, 0221735536, 0221735537, 0221791815, 0221793344, 0221805399, 0221805400, 0221805401, 0221824456, 0221824458, 0222006442, 0222007433, 0222007434, 0222007435, 0222007436; (24) REF 1884380HRE, GTIN/UPN 00763000033910 - Lot/serial numbers 0217663791 0217663792, 0217663793, 0217663794, 0217663795, 0217663796, 0218179447, 0218283718, 0218319250, 0218322548, 0219214785, 0219728473, 0220118670, 0220118671, 0221275019, 0221429981, 0221429982, 0221619338, 0221791811, 0221791812.
Z-0157-2022	Medtronic sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex Microsaw and Triton System with the following product numbers: (1) REF 1883080EM, Rotatable Fusion Blade, Quadcut 3.0 mm x 13 cm; (2) REF 1883480EM, Rotatable Fusion Blade, Quadcut, 3.4 mm x 13 cm; (3) REF 1884006EM, Rotatable Fusion Blade, RAD 40; (4) REF 1884012EM, Rotatable Fusion Blade, RAD 12; (5) REF 1884080EM, Rotatable Fusion Blade, Tricut, 13 cm; (6) REF 1884380EM, Rotatable Fusion Blade, Quadcut, 4.3 mm x 13 cm.; (1) REF 1883080EM, GTIN/UPN 00763000034009, Lot/serial numbers: 0217668426, 0217668430, 0217668431, 0218547904, 0219386765, 0219387546, 0221279639, 0221597049; (2) REF 1883480EM, GTIN/UPN 00763000034016, Lot/serial numbers: 0218355352, 0218355353, 0218355354, 0218548106, 0218975242, 0218975243, 0219488206, 0219810719, 0221111103, 0221275012, 0221367934, 0221597050, 0221791924; (3) REF 1884006EM, GTIN/UPN 00763000043254, Lot/serial numbers: 0217260953, 0217260954, 0217260955, 0217260956, 0217260957, 0217260958, 0217260959, 0217969622, 0217969623, 0217969624, 0217969625, 0217970026, 0217970027, 0218162408, 0218162409, 0218282135, 0218282136, 0218282139, 0218311142, 0218311143, 0218311144, 0218311145, 0218356286, 0218356287, 0218356288, 0218356289, 0218356290, 0218356291, 0218356292, 0218975837, 0219215914, 0219215915, 0219215916, 0219715476, 0219715477, 0219811260, 0220659888, 0220804521, 0220826103, 0220878167, 0220878168, 0220929588, 0220996074, 0221199850, 0221367938, 0221477065, 0221477146, 0221586895, 0221618118, 0221791912, 0222046728, 0222046729; (4) REF 1884012EM, GTIN/UPN 00763000043247, Lot/serial numbers: 0217667211, 0217667212, 0217667213, 0217667214, 0217667215, 0217667216, 0218159075, 0218159076, 0218159077, 0218159452, 0218159453, 0218159455, 0218159456, 0218159457, 0218159458, 0218423331, 0218975832, 0219036454, 0219036455, 0219122536, 0219122537, 0221791915; (5) REF 1884080EM, GTIN/UPN 00763000033842, Lot/serial numbers: 0217258057, 0217258058, 0217258059, 0217258060, 0217258061, 0217258062, 0217258063, 0217922715, 0217922716, 0217968723, 0217968724, 0217968725, 0217969086, 0217969087, 0217969088, 0217969089, 0217969090, 0217969091, 0217969092, 0217969093, 0217969094, 0217969095, 0217969096, 0217969098, 0217969099, 0217969100, 0218351460, 0218351462, 0218351463, 0218351464, 0218351465, 0218354786, 0218354787, 0218354788, 0218354789, 0218496725, 0218569925, 0218572166, 0218572167, 0218577805, 0218578866, 0218578867, 0218578868, 0218761931, 0218761932, 0218761933, 0218761934, 0218761935, 0218761936, 0218772873, 0218795848, 0218795849, 0218795850, 0218795851, 0218962903, 0218972892, 0218972893, 0218972894, 0218972895, 0218972896, 0219090839, 0219180699, 0219214780, 0219214781, 0219214782, 0219214783, 0219214784, 0219434676, 0219488207, 0219745076, 0220804698, 0220929480, 0220929481, 0220929482, 0220929483, 0221091281, 0221111100, 0221279635, 0221430167, 0221476225, 0221477046, 0221477047, 0221477048, 0221477049, 0221477051, 0221619326, 0221619330, 0221619331, 0221619332, 0221619333, 0221619334, 0221784366, 0221786297, 0221791918, 0221805157, 0221805158, 0221824122, 0221824123; (6) REF 1884380EM, GTIN/UPN 00763000034023, Lot/serial numbers: 0217258064, 0217258065, 0217260946, 0217260947, 0217260948, 0217260949, 0217260950, 0217260951, 0217260952, 0217262726, 0218179453, 0218348413, 0218355677, 0218355678, 0218355679, 0218355680, 0218355681, 0218355682, 0218355683, 0218355684, 0218355685, 0218422557, 0218422558, 0218496125, 0218497688, 0218497689, 0218497690, 0218572168, 0218683395, 0218683396, 0218683397, 0218683398, 0218795858, 0218795859, 0218795860, 0218975828, 0218975829, 0218975830, 0219215906, 0219215907, 0219215908, 0219215910, 0219653288, 0219653289, 0219802564, 0219834731, 0219848776, 0219854757, 0219890572, 0219890573, 0220484577, 0220484578, 0220659891, 0220659896, 0220703724, 0220703986, 0220703987, 0220703988, 0220703989, 0220878170, 0220878171, 0220878172, 0220878173, 0221072337, 0221110719, 0221110720, 0221118536, 0221118537, 0221118538, 0221118539, 0221181704, 0221182518, 0221271504, 0221278671, 0221279628, 0221279629, 0221305678, 0221319087, 0221468021, 0221477059, 0221477060, 0221489745, 0221489926, 0221611261, 0221616348, 0221619315, 0221619316, 0221619317, 0221619318, 0221792011, 0221805165, 0221805386, 0221805388, 0221824447, 0221824448, 0221824449;
Z-0158-2022	Medtronic Sterile single-use blades that are components of the StraightShot M Series Handpiece and Fusion ENT Navigation Software, and the Midas Rex Microsaw and Triton System with the following product numbers: (1) REF 40A2500, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 25 cm x 4.0 mm; (2) REF 40R2000, Nucleus Removal Set, 20 cm x 4.0 mm; (3) REF 40R2500, Nucleus Removal Set, 25 cm x 4.0 mm; (4) REF 40S2000, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 20 cm x 4.0 mm; (5) REF 40S2500, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 25 cm x 4.0 mm; (6) REF 45A2000, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 20 cm x 4.5 mm; (7) REF 45A2500, Nucleus Removal Angled Blade, 25 cm x 4.5 mm; (8) REF 45R2000, Nucleus Removal Set, 20 cm x 4.5 mm; (9) REF 45R2500, Nucleus Removal Set, 25 cm x 4.5 mm; (10) REF 45S2000, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 20 cm x 4.5 mm; (11) REF 45S2500, Nucleus Removal Straight Blade, 25 cm x 4.5 mm.; (1) REF 40A2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000033835, Lot/serial number 0220002825; (2) REF 40R2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033866, Lot/serial number 0218179458; (3) REF 40R2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000033798, Lot/serial number 0218299192; (4) REF 40S2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033873, Lot/serial number 0218179459; (5) REF 40S2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000043193, Lot/serial number 0220226674; (6) REF 45A2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033880, Lot/serial number 0220443669; (7) REF 45A2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000043223, Lot/serial number 0218323602; (8) REF 45R2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033897, Lot/serial numbers 0218284087, 0218292178, 0218973633; (9) REF 45R2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000033811, Lot/serial number 0218297618; (10) REF 45S2000, GTIN/UPN 00763000033903, Lot/serial number 0218299193; (11) REF 45S2500, GTIN/UPN 00763000043216, Lot/serial number 0218297619.

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Verify the product number and lot/serial number against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if your blades are affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including PR. There was also government/military distribution and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 57 days after the firm started it.

Aug 31, 2021Firm started the recall
Oct 21, 2021FDA classified it Class II
Oct 27, 2021Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Are these blades safe to use?

The recall states there have been increased complaints about tip breaks and wobble/vibration, so they are not recommended for use until confirmed safe.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0158-2022 (August 31, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0158-2022 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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