Beaver recalls Xstar Crescent Knives for cataract surgery with bevel-up blades instead of bevel-down. This error could cause surgical complications. Affected units include specific lot numbers and reference codes.
Product packaged as Beaver Xstar Crescent Knife, 2.5mm, 55 degrees bevel-down blades contain bevel-up blades
Beaver is recalling Xstar Crescent Knives used in cataract surgery because some blades have the wrong bevel orientation (bevel-up instead of bevel-down). This could lead to surgical errors if the knife is used incorrectly.
The knives are intended to have a bevel-down edge for precise surgical cuts. If the blade has a bevel-up edge, it may not function correctly during surgery, potentially causing unintended tissue damage or complications.
Surgical teams using the Beaver Xstar Crescent Knife for cataract procedures are affected. Patients and surgeons who have the specific lot numbers or reference codes listed are most at risk.
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 6000842, 6002045, 6011609, 6034238, 6040517, or 6042907. Also look for the reference code 373809 and the unique identifiers listed.
Look for the lot numbers or reference codes listed in the recall notice to confirm if your knife is affected.
The knives contain bevel-up blades instead of the intended bevel-down blades, which could lead to surgical errors during cataract procedures.
Check the product label for the specific lot numbers or reference codes listed in the recall notice to determine if your knife is affected.
Using the knife with the wrong bevel orientation could cause surgical complications, but the recall is for specific models and lots, not all knives.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0227-2022 — Beaver Beaver Hello, I own a Beaver that is covered by recall Z-0227-2022 from Beaver. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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