# FDA recall Z-2342-2018

> **Beaver Visitec** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-05-14.

## Product

Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm 45¿, REF 378210    Product Usage:  Indicated to make stab incisions during ophthalmic surgery

## Reason for recall

Blades are loose in handles and may fall out due to non cured epoxy

## Distribution

US Nationwide in the states of CA, IA, CO, HI, IA, MD & TX

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2342-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Beaver Visitec
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-05-14
- **Report date:** 2018-07-11
- **Termination date:** 2021-06-08

- **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-2342-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2342-2018. Retrieved 2026-07-20 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2342-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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