# FDA recall Z-1088-2019

> **Beaver Visitec** · Class III · device recall initiated 2019-02-19.

## Product

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. .

## 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.

## Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution to states of :  AL, AZ, CA, FL, ID, MN, MO, NY, OH, PA, and TX; and internationally to: Ireland and UK.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1088-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Beaver Visitec
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-02-19
- **Report date:** 2019-04-10
- **Termination date:** 2020-07-21

- **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-1088-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1088-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1088-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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