Beaver Visitec recalls Xstar Slit Knives due to mislabeled size (2.4mm vs 2.75mm) for eye surgery. This mismatch could cause incorrect use in cataract/glaucoma procedures.
Mislabeled. The package labeling indicates a size 2.4mm, 45 degree Double Bevel knife however, the marking on device shows a 2.75mm size device
Beaver Visitec is recalling Xstar Slit Knives that are mislabeled as 2.4mm when they're actually 2.75mm. This size error could lead to improper use during eye surgery for cataract or glaucoma procedures.
The knife's actual size (2.75mm) differs from the labeled size (2.4mm). This mismatch could lead to incorrect surgical application if the knife is used without verifying the size during procedures.
Ophthalmic surgeons and medical professionals using these knives for cataract and glaucoma procedures. The risk is low since the error is a labeling mismatch, not a functional defect.
Check for the product name 'Beaver Xstar Slit Knife' with a 2.4mm label. The actual device shows a 2.75mm size marking. These knives were sold for ophthalmic use in cataract and glaucoma procedures.
Check the device's physical marking for the actual size (2.75mm) versus the label (2.4mm).
The knife is mislabeled: it's labeled as 2.4mm but is actually 2.75mm in size, which could lead to incorrect use in eye surgery.
Look for the product name 'Beaver Xstar Slit Knife' with a 2.4mm label; the actual device shows a 2.75mm size marking.
No, but you should verify the size before use to ensure it's appropriate for your procedure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver Visite:ec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1111-2019 — Beaver Visite:ec Beaver Visite:ec Hello, I own a Beaver Visite:ec that is covered by recall Z-1111-2019 from Beaver Visite:ec. 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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