ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1698-2019 ยท GEI Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories

Microline Surgical, Inc.

TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears, Catalog Number 132-131D

DateMar 22, 2019
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe shears exhibited a high rate of complete or intermittent failure to actuate. As a result, they do not perform their intended function in surgical procedures.
Root causeUnder Investigation by firm
ActionUrgent Medical Device Recall letters dated 3/22/19 were sent to customers.
Quantity115 units
DistributionThe products were distributed to the following US states: ND and NY. The products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Germany, Netherlands.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K062257STARION INSTRUMENTS THERMAL LITIGATING SHEARS
Starion Instruments, Oct 10, 2006