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bvi Beaver Optimum Safety Sideport Knife: (a) Straight 15o, REF 378235 (b) Straight 22.5o, REF 378236 (c) Straight 30o,

FDA device recall Z-0504-2018 · posted 2018-02-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Beaver-Visitec International Inc.
Reason for recall
The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.
Action taken
The firm disseminated their safety advisory notices on 11/03/2017 by email and visit. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm requested the following action:"Prior to opening the Tyvek tray, please visually confirm that the plastic shield is not retracted and the activation slider is fully engaged."
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
EMF
Quantity affected
526,220 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, UK, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Turkey
Date initiated
2017-11-03
Date posted
2018-02-01
Date terminated
2023-05-31
Location
Waltham, MA

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