Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1955-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Tecfen Medical |
| Report date | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Quantity | 26 units |
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA, United States |
Official product description
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 3.2mm Slit Knife, Angled Model/Catalog Number: QKN3261 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual) that is to be sterile and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. Slit knives are used to create precise incisions for controlled entry into the eye. Component: No
Why the product was recalled
Sterility assurance for Ophthalmic knives.
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Connecticut and Minnesota. The countries of Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Chile, Iran, South Africa, Honduras, UAE, Honduras, Qatar, Iran, and Bangladesh, Brazil and Israel.
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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