FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors

Recall: Z-2287-2018 · Reported July 4, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2287-2018
Event ID
80279
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 4, 2018
Initiation Date
June 12, 2018
Classification Date
June 26, 2018
Termination Date
April 2, 2021
Address
Ida Business Park, Athlone, N/A, Ireland

Description

Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors

Reason

The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.

Code Info

Lot Numbers: F7, G7

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India

Quantity

573 units