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Health product recall

TELEFLEX PILLING SURGICAL BLADE KNIFE HANDLE (2017-09-26)

Starting date:
September 26, 2017
Posting date:
October 6, 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-64772

Affected products

TELEFLEX PILLING SURGICAL BLADE KNIFE HANDLE

Reason

Teleflex Medical is recalling reusable surgical knife handles, which are intended for use with blades which are inserted into a slot in the handle. Teleflex Medical is recalling these knife handles because the slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.

Affected products

TELEFLEX PILLING SURGICAL BLADE KNIFE HANDLE

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number
  • 352950
  • 352951
  • 352952
  • 352953
  • 352957
Companies
Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

2917 Weck Drive

Research Triangle Park

27709

North Carolina

UNITED STATES