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BD Beaver Slit Blade 3.0mm Straight Part Number: 375521 The BD Beaver Slit Blade is used to perform the main incision through which instruments are inserted during cataract surgery.

FDA Recall Z-0822-2011 · Posted 2010-12-28

Recalling FirmBd Medical Systems
Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2010-06-24
Date Terminated2012-06-29
Product Quantity524 pieces

Reason for Recall

Blades may contain defects at the blade tip or cutting edge.

Firm Action

BD Medical notified customers via letter dated 6/24/10 to discontinue use of product and remove from inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the customer response form and fax to BD Medical. BD Medical was to contact customers upon receipt of the customer response form to arrange for replacement. Unused product was to be returned to: BD Medical Ophthalmic Systems Attn: WT-12582 411 Waverly Oaks Road Building 2, Suite 229 Watham, Massachusetts 02452-8402 For questions regarding this recall call 1-781-906-7952.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution

Official Source

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

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