medical MODERATE Updated 2017-10-04

Teleflex Medical recalls Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical Sys

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Recalled Product

Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the abdomen. The system is used to grasp, manipulate, cut, cauterize and deliver Hem-o-lok ligating clips to soft tissue during laparoscopic surgery.

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Hazard / Issue

For some of the recalled products, the security of the connection between the shaft and the tool tip may be compromised. For certain other recalled lots of the products, the jaws of the tool tips may close abruptly.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV
Lot/Code Info: Lot #'s: 73A1600602, 73C1600170, 73D1600483, 73D1600623, 73E1600174, 73F1600149, 73F1600206, 73G1600390, 73H1600006, 73H1600357, 73H1600506, 73K1600471, 73L1600034, and 73M1600327

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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