ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported November 14, 2012

"Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel UpSurgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PAREF 72-2840" Ophthalmic surgery

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0202-2013.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including DE,IL, NC, CA, CO, GA, KY, PA, MD, MN, NY, and MA and internationally to Austria, UAE, China, Argentina, Italy, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Australia, UK, India, Germany, Spain, France, South Africa, Malaysia, Japan, Lebanon, Korea, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Pakistan, Tunisia, Serbia, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Truk, Belgium, and New Zealand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Potential for bent tips.

Recall #: Z-0202-2013
Affected scope: 117,948 units (total)
Initiated: August 15, 2012

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Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech Pr Inc. recalled "***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation … - a moderate-severity action.

"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation … was recalled by Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech Pr Inc. in November 14, 2012. Reason: Potential for bent tips.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0202-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech Pr Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Potential for bent tips..

Moderate
severity level: 118K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: November 14, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0202-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-2840***" Ophthalmic surgery

Reason for recall

Potential for bent tips.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0202-2013
Date reported	November 14, 2012
Date initiated	August 15, 2012
Recalling firm	Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech Pr Inc.
Firm location	Aguadilla, PR
Affected scope	117,948 units (total)
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - USA including DE,IL, NC, CA, CO, GA, KY, PA, MD, MN, NY, and MA and internationally to Austria, UAE, China, Argentina, Italy, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Australia, UK, India, Germany, Spain, France, South Africa, Mala…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

117,948 units (total) units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

"***Sharpoint IQ Geometry Slit Knife Angled, Bevel Up***Surgical Specialties Corporation Reading, PA***REF 72-2840***" Ophthalmic surgery. Recalled by Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico Inc. dba Angiotech Pr Inc.. Units affected: 117,948 units (total).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Potential for bent tips.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0202-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including DE,IL, NC, CA, CO, GA, KY, PA, MD, MN, NY, and MA and internationally to Austria, UAE, China, Argentina, Italy, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Australia, UK, India, Germany, Spain, France, South Africa, Malaysia, Japan, Lebanon, Korea, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Pakistan, Tunisia, Serbia, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Truk, Belgium, and New Zealand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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