Reported Nov 8, 2017 · Terminated

Teleflex(R) Percuvance(TM) Percutaneous Surgical System, Components: (a) 5 mm Atraumatic Johans Grasper, Catalog Number…

Teleflex Medical

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Teleflex Medical · 2917 Weck Dr · Research Triangle Park, NC · 27709-0186

Is this the product you have?

  • Teleflex(R) Percuvance(TM) Percutaneous Surgical System
  • Components(a) 5 mm Atraumatic Johans Grasper, Catalog Number PCVJG5 (b) 5 mm Maryland Dissector, Catalog Number PCVMD5 (c) 5 mm Hem-o-lok Clip Applier, Catalog Number PCVHCA5 (d) 5 mm Traumatic Gripper Grasper, Catalog Number PCVGG5 (e) 5 mm Scissors, Catalog Number PCVSC5 The Percuvance Percutaneous Surgical System is a family of instruments used to perform laparoscopic procedures. Without the need for additional insertion conduits (trocars), the 2.9mm insulated Shafts are inserted percutaneously with the assistance of an Introducer needle tool tip. The Shaft is then advanced retrograde through a 5mm, or larger, port to facilitate the extracorporeal attachment of interchangeable Tool Tips. These interchangeable tools can be used to grasp, retract, manipulate, cut, coagulate and deliver Hem-o-lok¿ ligating clips to soft tissue. Each Percuvance System Handle includes an integrated male cautery adapter that can be connected to most monopolar electrosurgical units (ESU) via a standard 4mm monopolar cable
Lot codes and dates

5 of 5 products

Products covered by this recall
Model / numberProduct as published
PCVMD5Lot Numbers: 73E1700794, 73G1700271, 73G1700515, 73H1700081, 73H1700367 (b)
PCVHCA5Lot Numbers: 73E1700796, 73G1700273, 73H1700083 (c)
PCVGG5Lot Numbers: 73E1700798, 73H1700084 (d)
PCVSC5Lot Numbers: 73E1700793, 73G1700272, 73H1700082, 73H1700247 (e)
Lot Number: 73H1700569
Amount recalled
3904 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Teleflex is recalling these products because the jaws of the tool tip may break, causing a fragment of the tool tip to fall off during use.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Oct 6, 2020 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:28 PM UTC

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