ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0500-2018 ยท EMF Knife, Surgical

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

bvi Beaver EdgeAhead Safety Knife, (a) Sideport MVR .90mm 20G, REF 370531 (b) Sideport Angled, .60mm (23G), REF 378233 Product Usage: Specialty blades and knives are used for stab and cut incisions in ophthalmic, ENT and other surgical applications.

DateFeb 1, 2018 (initiated Nov 3, 2017)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Root causeProcess control
ActionThe 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."
Quantity45, 680 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, UK, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Turkey
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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