Teleflex Medical: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1178-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Pilling Modular Verres Body/Obturator, Product Code 140880

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 8, 2015

Date Posted: March 23, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1178-2016

Event ID: 73267

Reason for Recall:

Packaging error in which customers who ordered product code 140880 (Verres cannula for use with a separately available needle tip) were incorrectly provided with product code 140878 (Verres cannula with integral needle tip).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8

Code Information:

Lot K3

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution to the state of : UT

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated