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Teleflex Medical recalls Percuvance Maryland Dissector Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the mean
Recalled October 4, 2017 · FDA recall Z-3222-2017 · Teleflex Medical
Hazard
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. · FDA Class II
Units
20,039 (US and OUS)
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Description
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.
Product
Percuvance Maryland Dissector 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.
Manufacturer(s)
Teleflex Medical
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →