Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1627-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

-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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 3, 2013

Date Posted: July 10, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1627-2013

Event ID: 65205

Reason for Recall:

The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point where product may fall out of the pouch.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 6 units

Code Information:

123263, 122279, 123190.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated