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FDA Device recall Z-0764-2017

WECK Visistat 35W, Disposable Skin Stapler, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, NC 27709

On 2016-12-21 the FDA classified a Class II recall of WECK Visistat 35W, Disposable Skin Stapler, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, NC 27709 by Teleflex Medical, citing sterility Deficiency: The packages are not sealed properly and thus the sterility is not assured.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0764-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-11-18
Published2016-12-21
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyTeleflex Medical
DistributionUS

Product

WECK Visistat 35W, Disposable Skin Stapler, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, NC 27709. The intended use of the Visistat stapler is to close lacerations on the outer layer of the dermis for a wide range of general, thoracic, obstetric, gynecological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, urological, and plastic surgical procedures.

Reason

Sterility Deficiency: The packages are not sealed properly and thus the sterility is not assured.

Identifiers

code_infoProduct Code: 528235, Lot numbers: 73C1600693, 73G1500681, 73H1500255, 73H1500256, 73K1500618, 73L1400006 and 73M1500130.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0764-2017%22

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