Beaver-Visitec recalls specific safety crescent blades due to protective shield retracting, exposing the blade during use. This could lead to unintended cuts in medical procedures.
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Beaver-Visitec recalls certain safety crescent blades used in medical procedures because the protective shield can retract, exposing the blade. This poses a risk of unintended cuts during surgery.
The protective shield on these blades can retract during use, exposing the blade. This could lead to unintended cuts if the blade is not properly secured or shielded during medical procedures.
Surgical professionals using these blades for ophthalmic, ENT, or other procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these blades could face unintended injuries.
Check for the model 'Beaver Xstar Safety Crescent, 2.5mm, 55o Bevel Up' with batch numbers listed in the recall notice. These blades are used in ophthalmic, ENT, and surgical procedures.
Look for batch numbers on the blade: 3180336, 3181395, 3183925, 3184461, 3183518, 3187183, 3187940, 3189616, 3190463, 3192521, 3193360, 3194101, 3199801, 3200589, 3201368, 3201959, 3202091, 3202764, 3203228, 3204381, 3205075, 3205511, 3205828, 3207499, 3208102, 3211276, 3215327, 3218819, 3218144, 3220074, 3221091, 3221092, 3223818, 3223055, 3223115, 3224020, 3225234
The protective shield on these blades can retract during use, exposing the blade and potentially causing unintended cuts during medical procedures.
The model is 'Beaver Xstar Safety Crescent, 2.5mm, 55o Bevel Up' with batch numbers: 3180336, 3181395, 3183925, 3184461, 3183518, 3187183, 3187940, 3189616, 3190463, 3192521, 3193360, 3194101, 3199801, 3200589, 3201368, 3201959, 3202091, 3202764, 3203228, 3204381, 3205075, 3205511, 3205828, 3207499, 3208102, 3211276, 3215327, 3218819, 3218144, 3220074, 3221091, 3221092, 3223818, 3223055, 3223115, 3224020, 3225234.
No. The recall requires checking the batch number and taking action if you have the affected model. The hazard does not require immediate discontinuation but caution during use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver-Visitec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0503-2018 — Beaver-Visitec Beaver-Visitec Hello, I own a Beaver-Visitec that is covered by recall Z-0503-2018 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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