Beaver-Visitec recalls specific surgical knives due to protective shield retracting, exposing the blade. Affected models include 1.0mm and 1.2mm knives with batch numbers listed.
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Beaver-Visitec recalls three specific surgical knives because their protective shield can retract, exposing the blade. This poses a risk of injury during medical procedures if the knife is used without the shield properly in place.
The protective shield can retract, exposing the blade. This means the knife could cause injury if used without the shield properly secured during medical procedures.
Surgical professionals using these knives for ophthalmic, ENT, or other procedures are most at risk. Owners of the recalled models with the listed batch numbers should check if they have the product.
Check for the model numbers: 1.0mm (REF 378210), 1.2mm (REF 378212), or 115mm (REF 378231). The batch numbers listed in the recall notice indicate which specific units are affected.
Identify the model number and batch numbers from the recall notice to confirm if your knife is affected.
The protective shield can retract, exposing the blade and posing a risk of injury during medical procedures.
The affected models are the 1.0mm (REF 378210), 1.2mm (REF 378212), and 115mm (REF 378231) knives with specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action; you should check if your knife is affected before deciding on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver-Visitec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0501-2018 — Beaver-Visitec Beaver-Visitec Hello, I own a Beaver-Visitec that is covered by recall Z-0501-2018 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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