Becton Dickinson Recalls Mueller Knife Handles Due to Machining Burr
Becton Dickinson is voluntarily recalling Mueller Knife Handles because a machining burr on the collet threads may prevent the blade from seating securely.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device defect that could result in a loose blade during surgery, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson and Company is conducting a voluntary recall of V. MuellerTM 3H Knife Handles. The recall is being issued after the company was informed by its supplier that external threads on some of the collets contain a machining burr.
This defect may prevent the collet from fully seating in the knife handle, which inhibits the complete grip of the inserted knife blade. As a result, the blade may become loose during use.
The recall affects 358 units of Model Numbers OP0702 and OP0703, distributed nationwide in the United States, including California, Florida, Virginia, and Kentucky. Users should stop using the affected products and contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.
- Manufacturer
- Carefusion 2200 Inc
- Affected units
- 358
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (3)
- Model Numbers: OP0702 and OP0703. Model OP0702
- Lot C20VAA ( 4 inch length) Model OP0703
- Lot D17VAA (6 inch length)
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