Safety Sideport Knife 1 — Class II medical device recall Z-2342-2018
Terminated recall by Beaver Visitec, reported 2018-07-11, distributed nationwide. Blades are loose in handles and may fall out due to non cured epoxy
| Recall number | Z-2342-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Beaver Visitec, Waltham, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-05-14 |
| Classified | 2018-07-02 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-07-11 |
| Terminated | 2021-06-08 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 1,354 units |
| Lot numbers | 6002436, 6002663 |
| Model numbers | 378210 |
Product
Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm 45¿, REF 378210 Product Usage: Indicated to make stab incisions during ophthalmic surgery
Reason for recall
Blades are loose in handles and may fall out due to non cured epoxy
Machine access
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