Devices

Device Recall Starion Instruments Thermal Ligating Shears

Model / Serial
STLS 23C: Model numbers 102-137D, Lot Numbers: 905029, 907007, 910016, 908022 STLS 35C: Model 102-138D, Lot Numbers: 907004 and 907008
Product Classification
General and Plastic Surgery Devices
Device Class
2
Implanted device?
No
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: USA states of CA, OH, MI, KS and MO and countries of Italy, China, Kuwait, and Germany.
Product Description
The Starion Instruments Thermal Ligating Shears 35C Model 102-138D and 23C Model numbers 102-137D allow the surgeon to position the distal jaws of the instrument around the region of tissue to be cut/cauterized. The surgeon squeezes the handle and depresses the switch, heating elements activates in the jaws. The heat is conducted to the tissue between the jaws to provide cutting/cauterization. For the simultaneous cutting and cauterization of soft tissue during surgery. Cutting of natural or synthetic, non-metallic, sutures during surgery.
Manufacturer
Starion Instruments
1 Event
- Recall of Device Recall Starion Instruments Thermal Ligating Shears

Manufacturer

Starion Instruments

Manufacturer Address
Starion Instruments, 775 Palomar Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94085-2915
Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
HOYA Corp.
Source
USFDA

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