Teleflex Medical: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-0039-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 26, 2014

Date Posted: October 25, 2017

Recall Number: Z-0039-2018

Event ID: 78207

Reason for Recall:

The knife handles slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.

Status: Completed

Product Quantity: 6197 units

Code Information:

a) REF 352950: Lot numbers: D6, J6, E6, F6, G6, H6, I6 b) REF 352953: Lot numbers: I6, B6, E6 c) REF 352951: Lot numbers: I6, J6 d) REF 352957: Lot numbers: A6, B6, B7, K6, L6 e) REF 352952: Lot numbers: H6

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, France, Taiwan, Argentina, Australia, S. Korea, Belgium, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated