Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Disposable Safety Recalled by Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC Due to Select lots of SANDEL Weighted Safety Scalpels are...

Date: November 12, 2013
Company: Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC directly.

Affected Products

Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Disposable Safety Handle with #11 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 A manual surgical scalpel blade for making incisions in various general surgical procedures.

Quantity: 96 cases (288 units)

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC

Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report