Gynecological dilator kits recalled for potential sterile barrier compromise
Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier, potentially affecting product safety.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall for a risk-of-harm product where no illnesses or injuries have been reported. The packaging defects pose a theoretical risk to product sterility but have not resulted in documented harm.
Plain-English summary
Sklar Instruments is recalling seven models of ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. These are single-use, sterile medical devices intended for gynecological procedures.
The packaging defects may compromise the sterile barrier of the product, potentially affecting the safety and effectiveness of the kits. Approximately 75 units were distributed nationwide.
Consumers, healthcare providers, and medical facilities that have these products should not use them. Affected parties should contact Sklar Instruments regarding returns or replacements.
The recalled product
- Product
- ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 11&12MM STRLCS25Model Number 96-0960; 2) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 9&10MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0961; 3) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 7&8MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0962; 4) ECONO STERILE
- Manufacturer
- Sklar Instruments
- Hazard
- sterile-barrier-breach
- contamination-risk
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (16)
- 1) 96-0960
- UDI/DI 50649111474796
- Lot codes: FSS5
- 2) 96-0961
- UDI/DI 50649111474802
- 3) 96-0962
- UDI/DI 50649111474819
- 4) 96-0963
- UDI/DI 50649111474826
- 5) 96-0964
- UDI/DI 50649111474833
- 6) 96-0965
- UDI/DI 50649111474840
- 7) 96-0966
- UDI/DI 50649111474857
- Lot codes: SK-119.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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