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Device product

Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors

Z-2287-2018

June 12, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd
Event
Event 80279
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
573 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2287-2018

Official wording

Reason: The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.

Code information: Lot Numbers: F7, G7

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.