CanadaSklar Instruments is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Econo Sterile™ surgical instruments, identifiable by model/catalogue numbers such as 96-2503, 96-2519, 96-2520, 96-2521, 96-2537, 96-2550, 96-2554, 96-2558, 96-2560, 96-2562, 96-2578, 96-2596, 96-2649G, 96-2650, 96-2657, 96-2658, 96-2661 and lot/serial numbers of more than 10 numbers (contact the manufacturer for exact lots). The recall was issued after reports of packaging issues that may compromise instrument sterility; no deaths, illnesses or injuries have been reported, and owners should contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Sklar Instruments, 1333 Lenape Rd., West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19382.
How to identify it
Affected products: Halstead Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2658
Affected products: Halstead Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2657
Affected products: Halstead Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2537
Affected products: Hartmann Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2554
Affected products: Lister Bandage Scissor; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2503
Affected products: Wire Cutting Scissor Angled; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2519
Affected products: Adson Brown Forcep Side Grasping; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2558
Affected products: Operating Scissor Straight Sharp/Blunt; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2520
Affected products: Operating Scissor Straight Sharp/Blunt; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2521
Affected products: Operating Scissor Straight Sharp/Blunt; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2649G
Affected products: Iris Scissor Straight; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2650
Affected products: Spencer Stitch Scissor; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2596
Affected products: Tissue Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2578
Affected products: Tissue Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2661
Affected products: Crile Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2550
Affected products: Kelly Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2562
Affected products: Kelly Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2560
Affected products: Baumgartner Needle Holder; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2552
Affected products: Baumgartner Needle Holder; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2580
Affected products: Littauer Suture Scissor; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2513
Affected products: Metzenbaum Scissor Straight; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2516
Affected products: Magill Catheter Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2684
Affected products: Magill Catheter Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2689
Affected products: Mayo-Hegar Needle Holder; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2594
Affected products: Operating Scissor Straight Sharp/Sharp; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2522
Affected products: Adson Tissue Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2573
Affected products: Rochester-Pean Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2544
Affected products: Bozeman Forcep S-Curved; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2680
Affected products: Adson Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2655
Affected products: Adson Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2656
Affected products: Allis Tissue Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2576
Affected products: Fine Point Splinter Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2410
Affected products: Mayo Scissor Straight; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2531
Affected products: Mayo Scissor Straight; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2530
Affected products: Lister Bandage Scissor; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2654
Affected products: Dressing Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2660
Affected products: Dressing Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2569
Affected products: Schroeder Tenaculum Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2626
Affected products: Sponge Forcep Serrated; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2532
Affected products: Tube Occluding Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2406
Affected products: Iris Scissor Curved; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2507
Affected products: Iris Scissor Curved; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2651
Affected products: Nail Nipper (Sterile); Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2666
Affected products: Crile Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2551
Affected products: Crile Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2552
Affected products: Crile Forcep; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 96-2553
The hazard
Sklar instruments is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Econo Sterile™ instruments. The company has received reports of various packaging issues that may compromise the sterility of such instruments. The company has received no reports of death, illness, or injury resulting from this issue.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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