Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0502-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Beaver-Visitec International Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Quantity | 659,370 units |
| Location | Waltham, MA, United States |
Official product description
bvi Beaver Xstar Safety Slit Knife: (a) REF 378214, 1.4mm, 45o Bevel Up (b) REF 378215, 1.50mm, 45o Bevel Up (c) REF 378217, 1.7mm, 45o Bevel Up (d) REF 378218, 1.8mm, 45o Bevel Up (e) REF 378220, 2.0mm, 45o Bevel Up (f) REF 378222, 2.2mm, 45o Bevel Up (g) REF 378223, 2.3mm, 45o Bevel Up (h) REF 378224, 2.4mm, 45o Bevel Up (i) REF 378227, 2.75mm, 45o Bevel Up (j) REF 378228, 2.8mm, 45o Bevel Up (k) REF 378230, 3.0mm, 45o Bevel Up (l) REF 378232, 3.2mm, 45o Bevel Up (m) REF 378822, 2.2mm, 45o Double Bevel (n) REF 378824, 2.4mm, 45o Double Bevel (o) REF 378825, 2.5mm, 45o Double Bevel (p) REF 378826, 2.65mm, 45o Double Bevel (q) REF 378827, 2.75mm, 45o Double Bevel (r) REF 378828, 2.8mm, 45o Double Bevel (s) REF 378829, 2.85mm, 45o Double Bevel (t) REF 378830, 3.0mm, 45o Double Bevel (u) REF 378832, 3.2mm, 45o Double Bevel (v) REF 370145, 2.5mm, 45o Bevel Up (w) REF 370146, 2.6mm, 45o Bevel Up (x) REF 373025, kojo, 2.5mm, 45o Bevel Up (y) REF 373032, kojo, 3.2mm, 45o Bevel Up Product Usage: Specialty blades and knives are used for stab and cut incisions in ophthalmic, ENT and other surgical applications.
Why the product was recalled
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, UK, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Turkey
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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