Beaver-Visitec recalls specific safety knives due to protective shield retracting, exposing the blade. Affected models include Straight 15o, 22.5o, and 30o knives with listed batch numbers.
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Beaver-Visitec is recalling certain safety knives because the protective shield can retract, exposing the blade. This poses a risk of injury during surgical use.
The protective shield may retract, exposing the blade during use. This could lead to accidental cuts or injuries if the knife is not properly secured.
Surgical professionals using these knives for ophthalmic, ENT, or other procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these knives could be affected.
Check for model numbers: Straight 15o (REF 378235), Straight 22.5o (REF 378236), Straight 30o (REF 378237), or Straight 45o (REF 378238). Batch numbers listed in the product description indicate affected units.
Identify your knife's model number and batch numbers from the list provided in the recall notice.
The protective shield can retract, exposing the blade during use, which poses a risk of injury.
Straight 15o (REF 378235), Straight 22.5o (REF 378236), Straight 30o (REF 378237), and Straight 45o (REF 378238) knives with specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
The recall does not specify an immediate stop; however, you should check if your knife is affected and take appropriate action if it is.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver-Visitec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0504-2018 — Beaver-Visitec Beaver-Visitec Hello, I own a Beaver-Visitec that is covered by recall Z-0504-2018 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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