bvi Beaver EdgeAhead Safety Knife, (a) Sideport MVR .90mm 20G, REF 370531 (b) Sideport Angled, .60mm (23G), REF 378233 Product Usage: Specialty blades and knives are used for stab and cut incisions in ophthalmic, ENT and other surgical applications.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (a) REF 370531; Batch numbers: 3185248 3191981 3193837 3199247 3201734 3204737 3206382 3208096 3211720 3213361 3214546 3217371 3219431 3222626 3225976 (b) REF 378233; Batch numbers: 3191985 3204382 3225442
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Beaver-Visitec International Inc.
Reason for Recall:
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

bvi Beaver EdgeAhead Safety Knife, (a) Sideport MVR .90mm 20G, REF 370531 (b) Sideport Angled, .60mm (23G), REF 378233 Product Usage: Specialty blades and knives are used for stab and cut incisions in ophthalmic, ENT and other surgical applications.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(a) REF 370531; Batch numbers: 3185248 3191981 3193837 3199247 3201734 3204737 3206382 3208096 3211720 3213361 3214546 3217371 3219431 3222626 3225976 (b) REF 378233; Batch numbers: 3191985 3204382 3225442

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0500-2018

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