Events

Recall of Teleflex(R) Percuvance(TM) Percutaneous Surgical System, Gripper Grasper

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

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
    78340
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0059-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-10-18
  • 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=159243
  • 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
    Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
  • Reason
    Teleflex is recalling these products because the jaws of the tool tip may break, causing a fragment of the tool tip to fall off during use.
  • Action
    Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall 1st Notification letter dated October 18, 2017, via FedEx. The customers were instructed to take the following actions : 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes 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." For further questions please call (847) 572- 8014.

Device

Teleflex(R) Percuvance(TM) Percutaneous Surgical System, Gripper Grasper
  • Model / Serial
    (a) Catalog Number PCVJG5, Lot Numbers: 73E1700794, 73G1700271, 73G1700515, 73H1700081, 73H1700367  (b) Catalog Number PCVMD5, Lot Numbers: 73E1700796, 73G1700273,  73H1700083  (c) Catalog Number PCVHCA5, Lot Numbers: 73E1700798, 73H1700084  (d) Catalog Number PCVGG5, Lot Numbers: 73E1700793, 73G1700272, 73H1700082, 73H1700247  (e) Catalog Number PCVSC5, Lot Number: 73H1700569
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : Australia, Belgium, Hong Kong, Japan, S. Korea and Singapore.
  • Product Description
    Teleflex(R) Percuvance(TM) Percutaneous Surgical System, Components: || (a) 5 mm Atraumatic Johans Grasper, Catalog Number PCVJG5 || (b) 5 mm Maryland Dissector, Catalog Number PCVMD5 || (c) 5 mm Hem-o-lok Clip Applier, Catalog Number PCVHCA5 || (d) 5 mm Traumatic Gripper Grasper, Catalog Number PCVGG5 || (e) 5 mm Scissors, Catalog Number PCVSC5 || The Percuvance Percutaneous Surgical System is a family of instruments used to perform laparoscopic procedures. Without the need for additional insertion conduits (trocars), the 2.9mm insulated Shafts are inserted percutaneously with the assistance of an Introducer needle tool tip. The Shaft is then advanced retrograde through a 5mm, or larger, port to facilitate the extracorporeal attachment of interchangeable Tool Tips. These interchangeable tools can be used to grasp, retract, manipulate, cut, coagulate and deliver Hem-o-lok¿ ligating clips to soft tissue. Each Percuvance System Handle includes an integrated male cautery adapter that can be connected to most monopolar electrosurgical units (ESU) via a standard 4mm monopolar cable.
  • Manufacturer
    Teleflex Medical

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical
  • Manufacturer Address
    Teleflex Medical, 2917 Weck Dr, Research Triangle Park NC 27709-0186
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA