Teleflex Medical: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-3223-2017)

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:

Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the abdomen. The system is used to grasp, manipulate, cut, cauterize and deliver Hem-o-lok ligating clips to soft tissue during laparoscopic surgery.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 19, 2017

Date Posted: October 4, 2017

Recall Number: Z-3223-2017

Event ID: 77974

Reason for Recall:

For some of the recalled products, the security of the connection between the shaft and the tool tip may be compromised. For certain other recalled lots of the products, the jaws of the tool tips may close abruptly.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 20,039 total (US and OUS)

Code Information:

Lot #'s: 73A1600602, 73C1600170, 73D1600483, 73D1600623, 73E1600174, 73F1600149, 73F1600206, 73G1600390, 73H1600006, 73H1600357, 73H1600506, 73K1600471, 73L1600034, and 73M1600327

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV Internationally to United Arab Emirates, Vienna, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, China, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, R¿publique du Liban, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Republic of Singapore, Turkey, Taiwan, and South Africa

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated