Percuvance Scissors 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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #'s: 73A1600602, 73C1600170, 73D1600483, 73D1600623, 73E1600174, 73F1600149, 73F1600206, 73G1600390, 73H1600006, 73H1600357, 73H1600506, 73K1600471, 73L1600034, and 73M1600327
  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:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Percuvance Scissors 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #'s: 73A1600602, 73C1600170, 73D1600483, 73D1600623, 73E1600174, 73F1600149, 73F1600206, 73G1600390, 73H1600006, 73H1600357, 73H1600506, 73K1600471, 73L1600034, and 73M1600327

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-3223-2017

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