Reported Sep 19, 2018 · Terminated

Beaver Accu-Temp High Temperature Cautery, 2 inch Shaft with Fine Tip, Model Number 8445000 Product Usage: The…

Beaver Visitec

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Beaver Visitec · 500 Totten Pond Rd · Waltham, MA · 02451-1916

Is this the product you have?

  • Beaver Accu-Temp High Temperature Cautery, 2 inch Shaft with Fine Tip
  • Model Number 8445000 Product UsageThe indications and intended use of the High Temp cautery are for coagulating tissue or arresting bleeding from small vessels by heat conducted through the wire tip. Indications include ophthalmic, general and plastic surgery
Lot codes and dates
    • Lot 6002809
    • UDI 8445000 30886158010297
Amount recalled
800 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

A small number of devices in this lot may have a melted cap and a hole formed through the packaging. The risk is potentially the product will no longer be sterile for use and may cause harm to a patient.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 23, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:01 PM UTC

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