FDA Device recall Z-0640-2014
Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Long Disposable Safety Handle with #15 Blade Manufactured for: Ansell Sandel Me…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-01-15
On 2014-01-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Long Disposable Safety Handle with #15 Blade Manufactured for: Ansell Sandel Me… by Ansell Sandel Medical Industries, citing select lots of SANDEL Weighted Safety Scalpels are packaged with the scalpel blade exposed beyond the safety shield which could compromise the integrity of the package and the ste….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0640-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-11-12 |
| Published | 2014-01-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Ansell Sandel Medical Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Long Disposable Safety Handle with #15 Blade Manufactured for: Ansell Sandel Medical Solutions LLC 19736 Dearborn St. Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Emergo Europe Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Made in China Packaged in Mexico Ansell 2215-L Weighted Safety Scalpel, #3L Handle (8.75) with #15 Blade, Yellow Shield with TIME OUT¿ Sleeve (S) 12 per box; 8 boxes per case (96 total scalpels) A manual surgical scalpel blade for making incisions in various general surgical procedures.
Reason
Select lots of SANDEL Weighted Safety Scalpels are packaged with the scalpel blade exposed beyond the safety shield which could compromise the integrity of the package and the sterility of the scalpel leading to injury.
Identifiers
| code_info | 510 K exempt Device Listing Number D129456 Model Number 2215-L LN 2052 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0640-2014%22
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