Teleflex Medical recalls Percuvance Percutaneous Shaft 29cm (PCVSH3) due to potential tip breakage during laparoscopic surgery, which may require surgical intervention.
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 Percutaneous Shaft 29cm (PCVSH3) surgical tools because a piece of the distal tip could break off during use. This breakage might compromise the tool's function and security, potentially requiring additional surgery.
During laparoscopic surgery, the distal tip of the Percuvance shaft could deform and break off. If this happens, it might compromise the tool's function and security, requiring additional surgical intervention to fix the issue.
Surgical teams using the Percuvance Percutaneous Shaft 29cm (PCVSH3) for laparoscopic procedures are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with this specific tool may be at risk if the tip breaks.
Check for the model PCVSH3 on the Percuvance Percutaneous Shaft 29cm. The batch numbers listed include 73A1700531, 73B1700180, and other specific codes.
Identify the model PCVSH3 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
The recall is due to potential tip breakage during surgery, which could compromise the tool's function and security, requiring additional surgical intervention.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it is affected and contact Teleflex Medical for further instructions.
The recall states that if the tip breaks off, it may require surgical intervention, but it does not specify a risk of serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0753-2019 — Teleflex Medical Teleflex Medical Hello, I own a Teleflex Medical that is covered by recall Z-0753-2019 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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