Beaver EdgeAhead Safety Knife Recall: Shield Retracted, Blade Exposed

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Recalling firmBeaver-Visitec International Inc.411 Waverley Oaks Rd Ste 229 · Waltham, MA 02452-8422

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What happened, in plain English

Beaver-Visitec recalls two specific surgical knives because the protective shield can retract, exposing the blade. This poses a risk of accidental cuts during medical procedures.

Why it’s dangerous

The protective shield may retract during use, exposing the blade. This could lead to accidental cuts if the knife is not properly secured or handled. The hazard is specific to surgical settings where precision is critical.

Who’s affected

Surgical professionals using these knives for ophthalmic or ENT procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these knives could face accidental injuries.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers: Sideport MVR .90mm 20G (REF 370531) or Sideport Angled .60mm (23G) (REF 378233). Batch numbers listed in the recall include specific sequences for each model.

Brand
Beaver-Visitec
Category
Medical device

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Questions people ask

Why is this knife being recalled?

The protective shield can retract, exposing the blade during use, which could lead to accidental cuts in surgical settings.

What models are affected?

Sideport MVR .90mm 20G (REF 370531) and Sideport Angled .60mm (23G) (REF 378233).

How can I check if my knife is affected?

Look for the model and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.

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Subject: Recall Z-0500-2018 — Beaver-Visitec Beaver-Visitec

Hello,

I own a Beaver-Visitec that is covered by recall Z-0500-2018 from Beaver-Visitec.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0500-2018 (November 3, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0500-2018 to see it in context.
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Beaver-Visitec International Inc. recalls bvi Beaver EdgeAhead Safety Knife, (a) Sideport MVR .90mm 20G, REF 370531 (b) Sideport Angled, .60mm (23G), REF 378233

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