FDA Device recall Z-2287-2018
Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-07-04
On 2018-07-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors by Teleflex Medical Europe, citing the incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2287-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-06-12 |
| Published | 2018-07-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Teleflex Medical Europe |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors
Reason
The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Numbers: F7, G7 |
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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-2287-2018%22
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