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Device product

Percuvance(R) Percutaneous Shaft 29cm, PCVSH3 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate Intended Use: 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.

Z-0753-2019

January 03, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Teleflex Medical
Event
Event 81909
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1751 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0753-2019

Official wording

Reason: There is potential for a piece of the distal tip on the Percuvance shaft to become deformed and possibly break off during use. If a piece did break off it could compromise the functionality and security of the tool tip. Should this occur during use, surgical intervention may be required.

Code information: Batch/Lot Numbers: 73A1700531, 73B1700180, 73F1700583, 73F1700584, 73F1700585, 73H1700728, 73J1600394, 73J1700072, 73J1700073, 73J1700074, 73J1700554

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is potential for a piece of the distal tip on the Percuvance shaft to become deformed and possibly break off during use. If a piece did break off it could compromise the functionality and security of the tool tip. Should this occur during use, surgical intervention may be required.