Southmedic recalls sterile disposable scalpels due to non-sterile products in some lots. This could lead to infection during medical procedures. Affected lots include 092517.
Scalpels lot contains non-sterile products labeled as sterile.
Southmedic is recalling sterile disposable scalpels because some lots contain non-sterile products. Using these could lead to infections during medical procedures. Affected items have lot number 092:2517.
Scalpels in some lots are labeled as sterile but contain non-sterile products. This means they may not be safe for medical procedures, increasing infection risk. The hazard is specific to certain lots and not all units.
Medical professionals and patients using Southmedic sterile disposable scalpels with lot number 092517 are affected. Those performing procedures requiring sterile tools are at higher risk.
Check the lot number on the packaging, which is 092517 for affected items. The product is labeled as 'Southmedic Sterile Disposable Scalpel Rx only'.
Look for lot number 092517 on the packaging to identify affected items.
The recall is because some lots contain non-sterile products labeled as sterile, which could lead to infections during medical procedures.
Check the lot number on the packaging; if it's 092517, stop using it and contact Southmedic for guidance.
No, only scalpels with lot number 092517 are affected. Other lots are safe.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Southmedic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1892-2018 — Southmedic Southmedic Hello, I own a Southmedic that is covered by recall Z-1892-2018 from Southmedic. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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