CLASS II Device recall · Reported 4 Oct 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical recalled

Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with attachments is, distributed in 29 states. The recall was initiated on 19 Jul 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

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

Quantity recalled20,039 total (US and OUS)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-3223-2017
FDA event ID: 77974
Recalling firm: Teleflex Medical, Morrisville, NC
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 19 Jul 2017
FDA classified: 27 Sep 2017
Reported: 4 Oct 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Surgical Instruments

Timeline

19 Jul 2017	Recall initiated by company
27 Sep 2017	Classified by FDA	+70 days
4 Oct 2017	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

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.

Product as listed by the FDA

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.

Where it was distributed

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

Alabama Arizona California Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

5 other products · FDA event 77974

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Percuvance Maryland Dissector Tool Tip The Percutaneous recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
4 Oct 2017	CLASS II	Percuvance Maryland Dissector Tool Tip The Percutaneous recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	29 states
4 Oct 2017	CLASS II	Percuvance Gripper Grasper Tool Tip The Percutaneous recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	29 states
4 Oct 2017	CLASS II	Percuvance Shaft The Percutaneous Surgical System recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	29 states
4 Oct 2017	CLASS II	Percuvance Johans Grasper Tool Tip The Percutaneous recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	29 states
4 Oct 2017	CLASS II	Percuvance Clip Applier Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	29 states

More recalls from Teleflex Medical

All 235

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
1 Jun 2022Device	CLASS II	Teleflex Flex tube, Product #20011, sterile recalled by Teleflex Medical	Teleflex Medical	Other	Nationwide
1 Jun 2022Device	CLASS II	Gibeck Humid-Vent 2S Flex DC, Product #17731, sterile recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	Nationwide
23 Feb 2022Device	CLASS I	Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit recalled by Teleflex Medical	Teleflex Medical	Other	Nationwide
23 Feb 2022Device	CLASS I	Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit recalled by Teleflex Medical	Teleflex Medical	Other	Nationwide
23 Feb 2022Device	CLASS I	Arrow-Trerotola PTD Set (Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device) recalled	Teleflex Medical	Other	Nationwide

Other Surgical Instruments recalls

All 3,809

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
9 Sep 2026Device	CLASS II	Medline Convenience Kits: IV Start KIT recalled by Medline Industries	Medline Industries	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Sep 2026Device	CLASS II	Medline Convenience Kits containing BD ChloraPrep Clear recalled	Medline Industries	Packaging Defects	Nationwide
2 Sep 2026Device	CLASS II	Medline convenience kits labeled as: Open Heart Pack, Medline Kit recalled	Medline Industries	Other	Nationwide
2 Sep 2026Device	CLASS II	Medline convenience kits labeled as: GYN Robotic CDS, Medline Kit recalled	Medline Industries	Other	Nationwide
2 Sep 2026Device	CLASS II	Linvatec Genesys CrossFT Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver recalled	ConMed	Other	Nationwide