Beaver-Visitec International Inc. recalls bvi Beaver Xstar Safety Slit Knife: (a) REF 378214, 1.4mm, 45o Bevel Up (b) REF 378215, 1.50mm, 45o Bevel Up (c) REF 37…

Recall date

November 3, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0502-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.