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Health product recall

Renew Reusable Scissor, Grasper And Dissector Tips

Starting date:
July 14, 2017
Posting date:
August 15, 2017
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-64216

Reason

Microline Surgical, inc., has initiated this global voluntary recall which applies to all renew reusable tips (scissors, graspers, and dissectors). This recall is due to a malfunction related to the heat shrink insulation tube that is located immediately proximal to the metal tip. Microline Surgical, has received customer reports that the heat-shrink insulation tube may split during autoclave (sterilization/re-sterilization), and could fall-off during surgery, and if cautery is used, there is potential for burn.

Affected products

Renew Reusable Scissor, Grasper And Dissector Tips

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number

3111
3121
3141
3151
3161

Companies

Manufacturer
Microline Surgical, Inc.
50 DUNHAM ROAD, SUITE 1500
Beverly
01915
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES