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# Beaver Arthro-Lok Pointed Tip Curve L 4mm Blade-an orthopedic blade, which may be used in various types of orthopedic... — FDA record Z-0197-2023

Reported ongoing

Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice.

Source date Sep 30, 2022. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/).

## What the record says

- **Product**: Beaver Arthro-Lok Pointed Tip Curve L 4mm Blade-an orthopedic blade, which may be used in various types of orthopedic surgery (i.e. foot, ankle, hand, knee, hip or spine surgery). Catalog#: 376780
- **Reason**: Incorrect configuration of the blades in the package. The blades curve to the right instead of curving to the left. If used may cause cause unintended tissue damage during the procedure or if noticed prior to use may cause a delay in surgery
- **Classification**: Class II
- **Recalling firm**: Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
- **Quantity**: 150 units US; 1116 units OUS
- **Agency-reported status**: Ongoing
- **Source record identifier**: Z-0197-2023

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## Lot and product identifiers

| Label field | Details supplied by the agency |
| --- | --- |
| Lot, code or applicability | UDI# 00886158001249 LOT#'s: 6034831,6039837 |

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## Distribution

FL, GA, IN, LA, MA, ME, VA Foreign: France, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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## Dates in the source

- **Report date**: Nov 16, 2022
- **Recall initiation date**: Sep 30, 2022
- **Center classification date**: Nov 7, 2022

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## What to do next

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