Teleflex Medical: Medical Device Recalls in 2016

According to to data from the FDA, there were 27 medical device recalls made by Teleflex Medical in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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• ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow¿ OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients
• ARROW OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System is intended for bone biopsy of the vertebral body and bone lesions.
• ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Comprehensive Tray, Sterile, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow¿ OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients
• WECK Visistat 35W, Disposable Skin Stapler, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, NC 27709. The intended use of the Visistat stapler is to close lacerations on the outer layer of the dermis for a wide range of general, thoracic, obstetric, gynecological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, urological, and plastic surgical procedures.
• Weck Facial Closure Systems have application in laparoscopic procedures for approximation of tissues and percutaneous suturing for closing incision sites.
• Servo Humidifier 163, Model 01-06-8125-8, REF 6419365 Product Usage: A heat and moisture condenser (artifical nose) is a device intended to be positioned over a tracheotomy (a surgically created opening in the throat) or tracheal tube (a tube inserted into the trachea) to warm and humidity gases breathed in by the patient.
• Horizon 24 Large Titanium Clips with Adhesive Backing, Ref 004204, Rx Only, Sterile. The metal ligating clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice. An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable
• WECK¿ Horizon" Manual-Load Ligating Clip Applier, For Medium-Large Size Horizon Ligation Clips Curved Jaw, 11 (28cm), Rx Only, REF 337111, Product Usage: Weck Closure Systems applier has been designed and calibrated for use with specific Horizon, Hemoclip Plus Hemoclip Traditional, or Atrauclip ligating clips as indicated. Applier color coding matches the color of the ligating clip cartridge for which it is to be used. Hemoclip Plus appliers are easily identified by one black-ring handle.
• ARROW OnControl Ported Aspiration System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients
• Pilling Modular Verres Body/Obturator, Product Code 140880
• OnControl Biopsy System Ported Needle Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients
• Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD), Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device with 3mL Syringe and Vial Adapter; Product Code MAD100, MAD100OS MAD110, MAD110OS, MAD130, MAD130OS, MAD140, MAD140OS, MAD300, MAD300B. Manufactured By: Wolfe-Tory Medical, Inc., Teleflex Medical. For atomization of topical solutions across the naso and oropharyngeal mucosal membranes
• LMA MADdy, Rx only, Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
• LMA MADett, Endotracheal tube Mucosal Atomization Device, Rx only, Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
• FLEXI NOZZLE LONG, 10 Boxes of 25 units each Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
• LMA MADomizer, Rx only, Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
• Teleflex Percuaneous Solutions, Johans Grasper, Ref ML004EE, Rx Only Sterile Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Park, NC 27709 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5 mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the human abdomen and used to grasp, hold and manipulate tissue during laparoscopic surgery.
• Sterile Sheridan/HVT Cuffed, Murphy Eye, Tracheal Tube, Ref: V5-10314, ID: 7.0 mm, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Teleflex Incorporated. A tracheal tube is inserted into a patients mouth or nose for airway management.
• FLEXI NOZZLE SHORT Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
• RUSCH, Pocket PAC IC Intermittent Cath Kit, 8 FR, 12 FR, 14 FR, 10 FR and 16 FR, Rx Only, Sterile, Intermittent self-catheterization
• LMA MADgic, Atomization Device with 3mL Syringe, Rx only, Product Usage: These products are used for the delivery of topical anesthesia via an atomized spray to the oral, nasal, pharyngeal or laryngeal mucosa. Teleflex Medical is recalling these products as they may produce a straight stream instead of a fully atomized plume of medication. It is unlikely that serious adverse health consequences will occur in the event of a failure to deliver an atomized plume; however, this may result in inadequate topical anesthesia which may lead to some discomfort, further attempts to deliver topical anesthesia, or the use of alternative methods of anesthesia.
• Willy Rusch GmbH Tracheostomy Tube Set Cannulation of tracheotomised patients, particularly in the case of a narrow tracheostoma and narrow-lumen tracheas. When using cannulas with curr. For short term intermittent inflation.
• Auto Endo5 Hem-o-lok Automatic Clip Applier, Medium Large Polymer Clips, Rx Only, Sterile, REF 543965 Product Usage: The Weck Auto Endo5 hem-o-lok ML automatic endoscopic ligating clip appliers are indicated for use as delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips. These appliers are designed for use with 5/5.5mm cannulas. Hem-o-lok Ligating Clips are intended for use in procedures involving ligation of vessels or tissue structures.
• Weck EFx Classic Fascial Closure System, Rx Only, Sterile, The product is intended to facilitate placement and withdrawal of suture loops to repair port side defects following laparoscopic surgery
• Teleflex Percuaneous Solutions, Gripper Grasper, Ref ML003EE, Rx Only Sterile Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, Park, NC 27709 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5 mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the human abdomen and used to grasp, hold and manipulate tissue during laparoscopic surgery.
• MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163, Inmed Mfg. Sdn. Bhd. Lot PT 2577, Jalan Perusahaan, 4, 34600 Kamunting, Perak, Malaysia.
• Pleur-evac Chest Drainage System, Dry Suction/Dry Seal Control, REF A-6000-08LF, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. Product Usage: Pleur-Evacs are sterile, single-use, chest drainage systems intended for post-operative use