Carefusion recalls Mueller Knife Handles (OP0702/OP0703) due to potential loose blades causing injury during surgery. Affected units sold with specific model and lot numbers.
Becton Dickinson and Company, is conducting a voluntary recall on the V. MuellerTM 3H Knife Handles catalog number listed in the table above. BD has been informed by our supplier that the external threads on some of the collets (Figure 1) contain a machining burr, potentially causing the collet to not fully seat in the knife handle (Figure 2), inhibiting complete grip of the inserted knife blade possibly resulting in a loose blade.
Carefusion is recalling Mueller Knife Handles that may not grip surgical blades securely, risking loose blades during use. This could lead to injury if the blade slips while performing surgery.
The external threads on some collets contain a machining burr that prevents the collet from fully seating in the knife handle. This results in an unstable grip on the surgical blade, increasing the risk of it slipping during use.
Surgical professionals using the Mueller Knife Handles with model numbers OP0702 or OP0703 are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these handles could face injury if the blade becomes loose.
Check for model numbers OP0702 (4-inch length) or OP0703 (6-inch length) with lots C20VAA or D17VAA. These handles are used to hold surgical blades in surgical procedures.
Identify the model number on the handle (OP0702 or OP0703) and lot number (C20VAA or D17VAA) to confirm if it is affected.
The external threads on some collets contain a machining burr that can prevent the collet from fully seating in the knife handle, potentially causing the blade to become loose during use.
Model OP0702 (4-inch length) with lot C20VAA and Model OP0703 (6-inch length) with lot D17VAA.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so affected users should check with Carefusion for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Carefusion to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2400-2020 — Carefusion Carefusion Hello, I own a Carefusion that is covered by recall Z-2400-2020 from Carefusion. 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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