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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.

FDA Recall Z-0502-2018 · Posted 2018-02-01

Recalling FirmBeaver-Visitec International Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeEMF
Date Initiated2017-11-03
Date Terminated2023-05-31
Product Quantity659,370 units

Reason for Recall

The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.

Firm Action

The firm disseminated their safety advisory notices on 11/03/2017 by email and visit. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm requested the following action:"Prior to opening the Tyvek tray, please visually confirm that the plastic shield is not retracted and the activation slider is fully engaged."

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, UK, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Turkey

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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