Microline Surgical recalls TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears (Catalog 132-131D) due to high failure rates during surgery. Affected units may not function properly, risking procedure complications.
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.
Microline Surgical is recalling TLS2 Thermal Lig:ating Shears with catalog number 132-131D because they frequently stop working during surgery. This could lead to surgical procedures not being completed safely.
The shears often fail completely or intermittently during use, meaning they may not seal tissue properly in surgical procedures. This can cause unintended tissue damage or require additional steps during surgery.
Surgical professionals using the TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears with catalog number 132-131D are affected. Those performing surgeries with these shears are at risk of procedure complications.
Check for the catalog number 132-131D on the shears. Affected units have lot numbers 807118, 807119, 807120, or 811076. The unique device identifier (UDI) is 811099011439.
Inspect the shears for signs of complete or intermittent failure during use.
The shears have a high rate of complete or intermittent failure to actuate, meaning they may not function properly during surgical procedures.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Microline Surgical directly for guidance.
Lot numbers 807118, 807119, 807120, and 811076 are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microline Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1698-2019 — Microline Surgical Microline Surgical Hello, I own a Microline Surgical that is covered by recall Z-1698-2019 from Microline Surgical. 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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