Pilling Modular Verres Body/Obturator — Class II medical device recall Z-1178-2016
Terminated recall by Teleflex Medical, reported 2016-03-23, distributed in UT. Packaging error in which customers who ordered product code 140880 (Verres cannula for use with a separately a
| Recall number | Z-1178-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-01-08 |
| Classified | 2016-03-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-03-23 |
| Terminated | 2017-04-14 |
| Distributed | UT |
| Quantity | 8 |
Product
Pilling Modular Verres Body/Obturator, Product Code 140880
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).
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