Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿, Part Number 0001522 The Beaver¿ Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿ is a sharp pointed tip intended for ophthalmic, ENT and other forms of surgery stab incisions and other microsurgical techniques. .

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Number 180615
  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
Reason for Recall:
The product contains a misprinted expiration date on the peel pack. Both were printed as "180615", which is the lot number. The Lot number is correct.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿, Part Number 0001522 The Beaver¿ Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿ is a sharp pointed tip intended for ophthalmic, ENT and other forms of surgery stab incisions and other microsurgical techniques. .

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Number 180615

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1088-2019

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