Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2400-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Carefusion 2200 Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | May 18, 2020 |
| Quantity | 358 units |
| Location | Vernon Hills, IL, United States |
Official product description
Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.
Why the product was recalled
Becton Dickinson and Company, is conducting a voluntary recall on the V. MuellerTM 3H Knife Handles catalog number listed in the table above. BD has been informed by our supplier that the external threads on some of the collets (Figure 1) contain a machining burr, potentially causing the collet to not fully seat in the knife handle (Figure 2), inhibiting complete grip of the inserted knife blade possibly resulting in a loose blade.
Distribution information
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, FL, VA and KY.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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