Percuvance Johans Grasper Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the abdomen. The system is used to grasp, manipulate, cut, cauterize and deliver Hem-o-lok ligating clips to soft tissue during laparoscopic surgery.
- Company
- Teleflex Medical
- Recall Initiated
- July 19, 2017
- Terminated
- October 6, 2020
- Recall Number
- Z-3221-2017
- Quantity
- 20,039 (US and OUS)
- Firm Location
- Morrisville, NC
Reason for Recall
For some of the recalled products, the security of the connection between the shaft and the tool tip may be compromised. For certain other recalled lots of the products, the jaws of the tool tips may close abruptly.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV Internationally to United Arab Emirates, Vienna, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, China, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, R¿publique du Liban, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Singapore, Turkey, Taiwan, and South Africa
Lot / Code Info
Lot #'s: 73A1600104, 73B1600339, 73C1600291, 73C1600454, 73D1600586, 73E1600586, 73G1600016, 73G1600558, 73G1600728, 73H1600148, 73H1600507, 73H1600901, 73J1600061, 73J1600601, 73L1600024, 73L1600376, 73L1600559, 73M1500035, and 73M1500300
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 19 , 2017, to all affected consignees communicating the following on their recall of Percuvance Percutaneous Surgical System: Consignees were advised 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. Customers with any other questions, should contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.