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Teleflex Medical: 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.

Recall number
Z-0039-2018
Recalling firm
Teleflex Medical
Product
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.
Status
Completed
Initiated
2014-09-26
Posted
2017-10-16
Terminated
not on file
Reason
The knife handles slot depth is out of specification, so blades may not fit on the handles properly.
Root cause
Process control
Action
The firm, Teleflex, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall 1st Notification" letter dated 09/26/2017 to its customers by FedEx 2-day. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. All affected consignees are instructed to take the following actions: "1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter." If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.
Quantity
6197 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Canada, France, Taiwan, Argentina, Australia, S. Korea, Belgium, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.
Lot, serial or model codes
a) REF 352950: Lot numbers: D6, J6, E6, F6, G6, H6, I6 b) REF 352953: Lot numbers: I6, B6, E6  c) REF 352951: Lot numbers: I6, J6 d) REF 352957: Lot numbers: A6, B6, B7, K6, L6 e) REF 352952: Lot numbers: H6
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GDZ
Firm FEI
3005747797
Firm city
Research Triangle Park
Firm state
NC
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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