Microline Microscissor Tips Recall: Heat Shrink Failure Risk

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Recalling firmMicroline Surgical, Inc.50 Dunham Rd Ste 1500 · Beverly, MA 01915-1882

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What happened, in plain English

Microline Surgical is recalling disposable Microscissor Tips (Catalog #3122) because some tips have a 2% failure rate where the heat shrink layer breaks off. This could lead to improper use during surgery if the tip becomes detached.

Why it’s dangerous

The heat shrink layer on the Microscissor Tips can break off during use, potentially causing the tip to detach. This could lead to improper surgical function if the tip becomes separated from the instrument.

Who’s affected

Surgical professionals using Microline Microscissor Tips (Catalog #3122) are affected. The risk is low as only 2% of tips fail under normal use conditions.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Microline Catalog #3122 on the product. Affected items have UDI/DI: 811099010036 and Lot Number: 00172110.

Brand
Microline
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for Microline Catalog #3122, UDI/DI: 811099010036, and Lot Number: 00172110 on the product packaging.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

Microline Surgical recalls disposable Microscissor Tips (Catalog #3122) due to a 2% failure rate where the heat shrink layer breaks off.

How can I tell if my Microscissor Tip is affected?

Check for Microline Catalog #3122, UDI/DI: 811099010036, and Lot Number: 00172110 on the product packaging.

What should I do if I have an affected product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy for affected products.

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Subject: Recall Z-0663-2025 — Microline Microline

Hello,

I own a Microline that is covered by recall Z-0663-2025 from Microline.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0663-2025 (November 5, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0663-2025 to see it in context.
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Microline Surgical, Inc. recalls Microscissor Tip (Disposable); Microline Catalog #: 3122.

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