RecallDepth

BD Beaver XStar Safety 2.5mm Crescent Knife; REF 378234 Crescent blades are used in a variety of ophthalmic surgery. Product is a cataract surgery knife designed for optimal tunnel architecture.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued April 5, 2011).

Company
Beaver-Visitec International Inc.
Recall Initiated
February 28, 2011
Posted
April 5, 2011
Terminated
June 14, 2012
Recall Number
Z-1894-2011
Quantity
1680 units (1130 domestic, 550 foreign)
Firm Location
Waltham, MA
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Loose blades in the handle of knives due to uncured epoxy.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AZ, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA and the country of China

Lot / Code Info

Lot/serial number: 0333798

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action Taken

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.sent an Urgent Recall Notification letter dated February 25, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to return all unused product and to complete a Customer Response Form (to be returned via fax to 866-906-4304. For questions regarding this recall call 781-906-7917.

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