FDA recall Z-0754-2019

Teleflex Medical · Class II · device

Product

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.

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.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-01-03
Report date
2019-01-30
Termination date
2020-10-30
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Morrisville, NC, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0754-2019