Beaver-Visitec recalls Xstar Safety Slit Knives with retracted protective shields. These surgical knives (REF 378214-373032) may expose blades during use. Check batch numbers for affected models.
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Beaver-Visitec is recalling Xstar Safety Slit Knives that have a protective shield that can retract, exposing the blade. This could lead to accidental cuts during surgical procedures. Affected models include various blade sizes and batch numbers listed in the recall.
The protective shield can retract, exposing the blade during use. This increases the risk of accidental cuts during surgical procedures where precision is critical.
Surgical professionals using these knives for ophthalmic, ENT, or other procedures are most at risk. Owners of the recalled models with specific batch numbers should check if their product is affected.
Check the product's reference number (REF) and batch number. Affected models include REF 378214 through REF 373032 with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify your knife's reference number (REF) and batch number to see if it's in the affected list.
The protective shield can retract, exposing the blade during use which increases the risk of accidental cuts.
Check the reference number (REF) and batch number against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Beaver-Visitec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0502-2018 — Beaver-Visitec Beaver-Visitec Hello, I own a Beaver-Visitec that is covered by recall Z-0502-2018 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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