# FDA recall Z-0039-2018

> **Teleflex Medical** · Class II · device recall initiated 2014-09-26.

## Product

Pilling Knife Handles:  a) REF 352950   b) REF 352953   c) REF 352951   d) REF 352957   e) REF 352952 :     Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.

## Reason for recall

The knife handles slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, France, Taiwan, Argentina, Australia, S. Korea, Belgium, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0039-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Teleflex Medical
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Completed
- **Initiation date:** 2014-09-26
- **Report date:** 2017-10-25

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0039-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0039-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0039-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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