FDA recall Z-2287-2018

Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd · Class II · device

Product

Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors

Reason for recall

The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-06-12
Report date
2018-07-04
Termination date
2021-04-02
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Athlone, Ireland

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2287-2018