# FDA recall Z-3221-2017

> **Teleflex Medical** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-07-19.

## Product

Percuvance Johans Grasper 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.

## 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.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV  Internationally to United Arab Emirates, Vienna,  Australia, Belgium,  Switzerland, China, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, R¿publique du Liban, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Singapore, Turkey, Taiwan, and South Africa

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3221-2017
- **Recalling firm:** Teleflex Medical
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-07-19
- **Report date:** 2017-10-04
- **Termination date:** 2020-10-06

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3221-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3221-2017. Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3221-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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