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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.

Reported: June 24, 2020 Initiated: May 18, 2020 #Z-2400-2020

Product Description

Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.

Reason for Recall

Becton Dickinson and Company, is conducting a voluntary recall on the V. MuellerTM 3H Knife Handles catalog number listed in the table above. BD has been informed by our supplier that the external threads on some of the collets (Figure 1) contain a machining burr, potentially causing the collet to not fully seat in the knife handle (Figure 2), inhibiting complete grip of the inserted knife blade possibly resulting in a loose blade.

Details

Recalling Firm
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Units Affected
358 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, FL, VA and KY.
Location
Vernon Hills, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Mueller Knife Handle, Hexagonal - Product Usage: Intended to hold surgical blades.. Recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc. Units affected: 358 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Becton Dickinson and Company, is conducting a voluntary recall on the V. MuellerTM 3H Knife Handles catalog number listed in the table above. BD has been informed by our supplier that the external threads on some of the collets (Figure 1) contain a machining burr, potentially causing the collet to not fully seat in the knife handle (Figure 2), inhibiting complete grip of the inserted knife blade possibly resulting in a loose blade.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 24, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2400-2020.