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FDA Device recall Z-1623-2013

-Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade

On 2013-07-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade by Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, citing the seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1623-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-03
Published2013-07-10
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySurgical Instrument Service And Savings
DistributionUS

Product

-Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Blades, (1) Triangle Blade, (1) Hook Blade. REF R2056 - LOT 122279 -Instratek Carpal Tunnel Release Hook Blade. REF 2055 Lot 122669 -Linvatec CTS Relief Kit. REF 9971, lot 122504 -Biomet Indiana Tome Blade for Carpal Tunnel Release (White). REF 200060. Lot 122504 and Lot 123190. -KMI SafeGuard Knife, For SafeGuard Mini Carpal Tunnel Release System, (White). REF 08-0003. Lot # 122609 Surgical Knife

Reason

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Identifiers

code_info122279; 122493; 122504; 122609; 122669; 123190

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-1623-2013%22

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