# FDA recall Z-0279-2023

> **Southmedic, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2022-10-27.

## Product

Southmedic SAFETY CARTRIDGE WITH SOUTHMEDIC PLUS SURGICAL BLADE, REF 73-8020, STERILE EO

## Reason for recall

Upon review of its batch record, Southmedic identified that lot # W92761 was not sent out for sterilization, and was instead transferred directly to distribution where it was sold and distributed to customers as non-sterile product labelled as sterile.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of IL.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0279-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Southmedic, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2022-10-27
- **Report date:** 2022-11-30

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Barrie, N/A, Canada

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0279-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0279-2023. Retrieved 2026-07-20 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0279-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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