Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc. Road Stylus Brand Angled Knife - 54-1010, Sharptome Crescent Knife, bevel up, angled, full handled. 54-1031, Sharptome Crescent Knife, double bevel, angled, full handled Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stylus Brand Angled Knife - 54-1010, Sharptome Crescent Knife, bevel up, angled, full handled. 54-1031, Sharptome Crescent Knife, double bevel, angled, full handled
Brand
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc. Road
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model No. Lot # Exp. Date 54-1010 M316220 9/2008 54-1010 M316160 7/2008 54-1010 M316180 7/2008 54-1031 M365220 10/2008
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc. Road is recalling Stylus Brand Angled Knife - 54-1010, Sharptome Crescent Knife, bevel up, angled, full handled. 54-1 due to Incorrect placement of the blade in the foam of product results in blade poking through packaging. Compromised sterility and injury to healthcare wor. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Incorrect placement of the blade in the foam of product results in blade poking through packaging. Compromised sterility and injury to healthcare worker.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Customers were notified by e-mail and fax of the recall during the period of March 3, 2004 to April 1, 2004. Customers were requested to return the product to Surgical Specialties Corporation, Reading, PA 19606.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026