Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Futura Safety Scalpels, Futura Safety Scalpel REF/CAT No SMS210 Used for cutting tissue in surgical and laboratory procedures. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Futura Safety Scalpels, Futura Safety Scalpel REF/CAT No SMS210 Used for cutting tissue in surgical and laboratory procedures.
Brand
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # D914622
Products Sold
Lot # D914622
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Futura Safety Scalpels, Futura Safety Scalpel REF/CAT No SMS210 Used for due to Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential sterility breach caused by excessive shipment damage.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Merit Medical Customers were contacted directly by phone and letter on 9/29/09. Customers were instructed to identify and quarantine all unused affected product. Further information was available at 801-208-4365.
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As reported by FDA
AL, GA, KY, LA, MO, OR, TN
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026