Class 2 Device Recall Stylus Brand Angled Knives

• Date Initiated by Firm: March 03, 2004
• Date Posted: July 20, 2004
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 10, 2004
• Recall Number: Z-0948-04
• Recall Event ID: 28948
• 510(K)Number: K822112
• Product Classification: Knife, Ophthalmic - Product Code HNN
• Product: Stylus Brand Angled Knife 52-2931, Slit Knife, double bevel, angled, full handle, 3.0mm 52-3231, Slit Knife, double bevel, angled, full handle, 3.2mm
• Code Information: Model No. Lot # exp. date 52-2931 M310120 7/2008 52-2231 M310180 8/2008 52-3231 M310190 6/2008
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc.; Road 115 Km.12.9; Rincon PR 00677
• For Additional Information Contact: Judith A. Bradley; 800-523-3332 Ext. 2218
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Incorrect placement of the blade in the foam of product results in blade poking through packaging. Compromised sterility and injury to healthcare worker.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: Customers were notified by e-mail and fax of the recall during the period of March 3, 2004 to April 1, 2004. Customers were requested to return the product to Surgical Specialties Corporation, Reading, PA 19606.
• Distribution: Distribution was nationwide and internationally
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HNN