Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled Recalled by Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc. Due to Potential for bent tips.

Date: August 15, 2012
Company: Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.
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 Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc. directly.

Affected Products

"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-3040***" Ophthalmic surgery

Quantity: 117,948 units (total)

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential for bent tips.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 12 states: CA, CO, DE, GA, IL, KY, MD, MA, MN, NY, NC, PA

Affected (12 states)Not affected

About Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc.

Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech PR Inc. has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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