Teleflex Medical recalls Percuvance 36cm surgical shafts with specific batch numbers due to potential tip breakage during laparoscopic procedures, requiring surgical intervention if broken.
There is potential for a piece of the distal tip on the Percuvance shaft to become deformed and possibly break off during use. If a piece did break off it could compromise the functionality and security of the tool tip. Should this occur during use, surgical intervention may be required.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance 36cm surgical shafts (PCVSHL3) with certain batch numbers because a piece of the tool tip might break off during use. This could compromise the tool's function and security, potentially requiring surgery to fix.
The distal tip of the Percuvance shaft can deform and break during use, which might compromise the tool's security and functionality. If a piece breaks off, it could require surgical intervention to address the issue.
Surgical teams using the Percuvance 36cm shafts for laparoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these specific batch numbers may need additional intervention if the tip breaks.
Check the batch numbers listed: 73A1700535, 73B1600170, 73B1700073, 73B1700523, 73B1700646, 73C1600058, 73C1600706, 73D1600482, 73F1600086, 73G1600207, 73G1600468, 73G1600573, 73G1700041, 73G1700311, 73G1700577, 73H1600509, 73H1700513, 73H1700526, 73H1700531, 73H1700532, 73J1700100, 73J1700553, 73M1600016, 73M1600027, 73M1600231. These batch numbers are associated with the recalled Percuvance 36cm shafts.
Look for the batch numbers listed in the recall notice: 73A1700535, 73B1600170, 73B1700073, 73B1700523, 73B1700646, 73C1600058, 73C1600706, 73D1600482, 73F1600086, 73G1600207, 73G1600468, 73G1600573, 73G1700041, 73G1700311, 73G1700577, 73H1600509, 73H1700513, 73H1700526, 73H1700531, 73H1700532, 73J1700100, 73J1700553, 73M1600016, 73M1600027, 73M1600231.
The Percuvance 36cm shafts have a potential risk that a piece of the distal tip could break off during use, which might require surgical intervention to fix.
Check the batch numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your product is affected. If it is, contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0754-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-0754-2019 from Teleflex Medical. 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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