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Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 18, 2020 Carefusion 2200 Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Numbers: OP0702 and OP0703. Model OP0702, Lot C20VAA ( 4 inch length) Model OP0703, Lot D17VAA (6 inch length)
  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:
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Reason for Recall:
Becton Dickinson and Company, is conducting a voluntary recall on the V. MuellerTM 3H Knife Handles catalog number listed in the table above. BD has been informed by our supplier that the external threads on some of the collets (Figure 1) contain a machining burr, potentially causing the collet to not fully seat in the knife handle (Figure 2), inhibiting complete grip of the inserted knife blade possibly resulting in a loose blade.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Numbers: OP0702 and OP0703. Model OP0702, Lot C20VAA ( 4 inch length) Model OP0703, Lot D17VAA (6 inch length)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2400-2020

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