Teleflex Medical recalls Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife…

Recall date

September 26, 2014

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0039-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teleflex Medical

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, France, Taiwan, Argentina, Australia, S. Korea, Belgium, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.

Why it was recalled

The knife handles slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Pilling Knife Handles: a) REF 352950 b) REF 352953 c) REF 352951 d) REF 352957 e) REF 352952 : Reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle.