# FDA recall Z-1698-2019

> **Microline Surgical, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-03-22.

## Product

TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears, Catalog Number 132-131D

## Reason for recall

The shears exhibited a high rate of complete or intermittent failure to actuate.  As a result, they do not perform their intended function in surgical procedures.

## Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states: ND and NY.    The products were distributed to the following foreign countries:  Germany, Netherlands.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1698-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Microline Surgical, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-03-22
- **Report date:** 2019-06-12
- **Termination date:** 2020-07-30

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Beverly, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1698-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1698-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1698-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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