Aspen Surgical Puerto Rico Corp.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-2755-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Intermediate carton label reads in part as: "Bard-Parker***Stainless Steel Surgical Blades***#12B***QTY 150 (3 x 50)***REF 371712***LOT 0088464." Intended for tissue separation and other procedures that require a sharp surgical blade to puncture or cut.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 27, 2016

Date Posted: September 14, 2016

Recall Number: Z-2755-2016

Event ID: 74584

Reason for Recall:

After receiving a complaint the firm disclosed that Conventional Stainless Steel Surgical Blade catalog number 371712 lot 0088464 was incorrectly identified in the single unit foil pack as 12 instead of 12B.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 6,000 pieces

Code Information:

LOT 0088464

Distribution Pattern:

US distribution only.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated