Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc. Road Stylus Brand Angled Knives - 52-2912, Slit Knife, parallel sides, bevel up, angled, full handle, 3.0mm 52-3212, Slit Knife, parallel sides, bevel up, angled, full handle, 3.2mm Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Stylus Brand Angled Knives - 52-2912, Slit Knife, parallel sides, bevel up, angled, full handle, 3.0mm 52-3212, Slit Knife, parallel sides, bevel up, angled, full handle, 3.2mm
Brand
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc. Road
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model No. Lot # Exp. date 52-2912 M314590 5/2008 52-3212 M359090 7/2008
Products Sold
Model No. Lot # Exp. date 52-2912 M314590 5/2008 52-3212 M359090 7/2008
Surgical Specialties Puerto Rico, Inc. Road is recalling Stylus Brand Angled Knives - 52-2912, Slit Knife, parallel sides, bevel up, angled, full handle, 3.0 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.
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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