Pilling Modular Verres Body/Obturator, Product Code 140880

FDA device recall Z-1178-2016 · posted 2016-03-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Teleflex Medical

Reason for recall

Packaging error in which customers who ordered product code 140880 (Verres cannula for use with a separately available needle tip) were incorrectly provided with product code 140878 (Verres cannula with integral needle tip).

Action taken

Teleflex sent an Medical Device Advisory Notification letter dated January 8, 2016, to all affected customers notifying them of the packaging error. Our records indicate that you have received products that are subject to this notification. Teleflex Medical is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at recalls@teleflex.com or 1-866-246-6990.

Root cause

Packaging process control

Status

Terminated

Product code

GDM

Quantity affected

8

Distribution

US Distribution to the state of : UT

Date initiated

2015-01-08

Date posted

2016-03-16

Date terminated

2017-04-14

Location

Research Triangle Park, NC