FDA Recall Terminated

TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears, Catalog Number 132-131D

Recall: Z-1698-2019 · Initiated March 22, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1698-2019
Event Number
82708
Firm
Microline Surgical, Inc.
FEI Number
1000137656
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 22, 2019
Terminated
July 30, 2020
Address
50 Dunham Rd, Suite 1500, Beverly, MA, 01915-1882

Description

TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears, Catalog Number 132-131D

Reason

The shears exhibited a high rate of complete or intermittent failure to actuate. As a result, they do not perform their intended function in surgical procedures.

Action

Urgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 3/22/19 were sent to customers.

Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states: ND and NY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Germany, Netherlands.

Quantity

115 units