Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0638-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 12, 2013

Date Posted: January 15, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0638-2014

Event ID: 67005

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 96 cases (288 units)

Code Information:

510 K exempt Device Listing Number D129456 Model Number 2211-L LN 2962

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NE, NY, OK, PA, PR, RI, TN, TX and WI; and country of: Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated