Beaver-Visitec International Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0503-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

bvi Beaver Xstar Safety Crescent, 2.5mm, 55o Bevel Up, REF 378234 Product Usage: Specialty blades and knives are used for stab and cut incisions in ophthalmic, ENT and other surgical applications.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 3, 2017

Date Posted: February 7, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0503-2018

Event ID: 78789

Reason for Recall:

The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 123,240 units

Code Information:

Batch Numbers: 3180336 3181395 3183925 3184461 3183518 3187183 3187940 3189616 3190463 3192521 3193360 3194101 3199801 3200589 3201368 3201959 3202091 3202764 3203228 3204381 3205075 3205511 3205828 3207499 3208102 3211276 3215327 3218819 3218144 3220074 3221091 3221092 3223818 3223055 3223115 3224020 3225234

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Italy, UK, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Turkey

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated