Events

Recall of Device Recall Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    80279
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2287-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-06-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2018-06-14
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=165023
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Scissors, general, surgical - Product Code LRW
  • Reason
    The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.
  • Action
    The firm initiated the recall by letter on 06/12/2018. All affected consignees are instructed to take the following actions: "1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product code and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter."

Device

Device Recall Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: F7, G7
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India
  • Product Description
    Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 || Product Usage: || general surgical scissors
  • Manufacturer
    Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd
  • Manufacturer Address
    Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd, Ida Business Park, Athlone Ireland
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA