FDA Device recall Z-1627-2013
-Scorpion Needle, For Use With Scorpion Suture Passer, (Blue)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-07-10
On 2013-07-10 the FDA classified a Class II recall of -Scorpion Needle, For Use With Scorpion Suture Passer, (Blue) 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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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1627-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-05-03 |
| Published | 2013-07-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings |
| Distribution | US |
Product
-Scorpion Needle, For Use With Scorpion Suture Passer, (Blue). Ref. AR-13990N Lot 123263 -SureFire Scorpion Needle (purple). Ref. AR-13991N Lot 123263 and 122279 -Suture Passing Wire. Ref. AR-1255-18 Lot 123190 Manual surgical instrument for general use.
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_info | 123263, 122279, 123190. |
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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-1627-2013%22
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