Universal Shears 7 1/2" (2018-06-13)

Starting date:

June 13, 2018

Posting date:

June 29, 2018

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-67126

• Reason
• Affected products

Affected products

Universal Shears 7 1/2"

Reason

Teleflex medical has issued a recall for two lots of universal shears (product code 142452 lots F7 and G7). The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.

Affected products