Teleflex recalls specific Percuvance surgical tools due to potential tool tip breakage during procedures, which could cause fragments to fall off. Affected items include 5mm Atraumatic Johans Grasper and other components with listed catalog numbers and lot numbers.
Teleflex is recalling these products because the jaws of the tool tip may break, causing a fragment of the tool tip to fall off during use.
Teleflex is recalling certain 5mm surgical tools because the tool tips might break during use, potentially causing fragments to fall off. This could lead to injury if the fragments come into contact with the surgical site. Affected items have specific catalog numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The tool tips can break during surgical procedures, causing fragments to fall off. If these fragments come into contact with the surgical site, they could cause injury to the patient or the surgeon. This risk is specific to the surgical environment where tools are used under pressure.
Surgical professionals using Teleflex Percuvance systems are most at risk, particularly those who have the specific catalog numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall. Patients undergoing procedures with these tools may also be affected if the tools break during surgery.
Check if your surgical tools have the catalog numbers PCVJG5, PCVMD5, PCVHCA5, PCVGG5, or PCVSC5. Look for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice for each catalog number.
Identify the catalog number and lot number on your surgical tools to determine if they are affected by this recall.
Reach out to Teleflex Medical directly to confirm if your specific tools are affected and to get instructions on next steps.
The affected tools include the 5mm Atraumatic Johans Grasper (Catalog Number PCVJG5), 5mm Maryland Dissector (Catalog Number PCVMD5), 5mm Hem-o-lok Clip Applier (Catalog Number PCVHCA5), 5mm Traumatic Gripper Grasper (Catalog Number PCVGG5), and 5mm Scissors (Catalog Number PCVSC5).
Check the catalog number and lot number on your tools. Affected items have specific catalog numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Teleflex Medical directly to confirm if your tools are affected and to get instructions on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teleflex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0059-2018 — Teleflex Teleflex Hello, I own a Teleflex that is covered by recall Z-0059-2018 from Teleflex. 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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