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Miltex, Inc.: Miltex Stainless Steel Disposable Scalpel #22, Part Number 4-422. Each box contains 10 individually packaged scalpels.

Recall number
Z-0767-2007
Recalling firm
Miltex, Inc.
Product
Miltex Stainless Steel Disposable Scalpel #22, Part Number 4-422. Each box contains 10 individually packaged scalpels.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2007-04-09
Posted
2007-04-21
Terminated
2007-08-07
Reason
Sterility may be compromised based on incomplete package seals (manufacturer notified Miltex)
Root cause
Other
Action
The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 4/9/07 informing the customers of the problem and the need to return the product. The letter was sent via UPS with a return receipt required to verify delivery. Distributors were notified to sub-recall.
Quantity
400 boxes
Distribution
Nationwide to distributors in CA, FL, IA, ID, NM, NJ, OH, PA, RI, and VA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Part number 4-422, Lot number S07A10
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GES
Firm FEI
2518040
Firm city
York
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Publisher
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
File
device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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b87518bfe2e8
Size
288210821 bytes
Published
2026-09-28
Read
2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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2026-10-06

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