# FDA recall Z-0502-2018

> **Beaver-Visitec International Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-11-03.

## Product

bvi Beaver Xstar Safety Slit Knife:    (a) REF 378214, 1.4mm, 45o Bevel Up  (b) REF 378215, 1.50mm, 45o Bevel Up  (c) REF 378217, 1.7mm, 45o Bevel Up  (d) REF 378218, 1.8mm, 45o Bevel Up  (e) REF 378220, 2.0mm, 45o Bevel Up   (f) REF 378222, 2.2mm, 45o Bevel Up  (g) REF 378223, 2.3mm, 45o Bevel Up  (h) REF 378224, 2.4mm, 45o Bevel Up   (i) REF 378227, 2.75mm, 45o Bevel Up   (j) REF 378228, 2.8mm, 45o Bevel Up   (k) REF 378230, 3.0mm, 45o Bevel Up   (l) REF 378232, 3.2mm, 45o Bevel Up  (m) REF 378822, 2.2mm, 45o Double Bevel   (n) REF 378824, 2.4mm, 45o Double Bevel  (o) REF 378825, 2.5mm, 45o Double Bevel   (p) REF 378826, 2.65mm, 45o Double Bevel  (q) REF 378827, 2.75mm, 45o Double Bevel  (r) REF 378828, 2.8mm, 45o Double Bevel  (s) REF 378829, 2.85mm, 45o Double Bevel   (t) REF 378830, 3.0mm, 45o Double Bevel  (u) REF 378832, 3.2mm, 45o Double Bevel   (v) REF 370145, 2.5mm, 45o Bevel Up  (w) REF 370146, 2.6mm, 45o Bevel Up  (x) REF 373025, kojo, 2.5mm, 45o Bevel Up  (y) REF 373032, k

## Reason for recall

The protective shield was retracted, and the blade was exposed.

## Distribution

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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0502-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Beaver-Visitec International Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-11-03
- **Report date:** 2018-02-07
- **Termination date:** 2023-05-31

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0502-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0502-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0502-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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