Percuvance(R) Percutaneous Shaft 36cm, PCVSHL3 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate Intended Use: 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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Batch/Lot Numbers: 73A1700535, 73B1600170, 73B1700073, 73B1700523, 73B1700646, 73C1600058, 73C1600706, 73D1600482, 73F1600086, 73G1600207, 73G1600468, 73G1600573, 73G1700041, 73G1700311, 73G1700577, 73H1600509, 73H1700513, 73H1700526, 73H1700531, 73H1700532, 73J1700100, 73J1700553, 73M1600016, 73M1600027, 73M1600231
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Teleflex Medical
Reason for Recall:
There is potential for a piece of the distal tip on the Percuvance shaft to become deformed and possibly break off during use. If a piece did break off it could compromise the functionality and security of the tool tip. Should this occur during use, surgical intervention may be required.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Percuvance(R) Percutaneous Shaft 36cm, PCVSHL3 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate Intended Use: 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Batch/Lot Numbers: 73A1700535, 73B1600170, 73B1700073, 73B1700523, 73B1700646, 73C1600058, 73C1600706, 73D1600482, 73F1600086, 73G1600207, 73G1600468, 73G1600573, 73G1700041, 73G1700311, 73G1700577, 73H1600509, 73H1700513, 73H1700526, 73H1700531, 73H1700532, 73J1700100, 73J1700553, 73M1600016, 73M1600027, 73M1600231

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0754-2019

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