FDAJuly 13, 2017device

The ReNew Reusable Grasper and Dissector Tips are to be used with the ReNew Laparoscopic Handpieces and they are indicated for cutting, grasping, dissecting, and coagulation of tissue in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

The heat-shrink insulation tube may split during autoclave sterilization/re-sterilization. If a split occurs, the heat-shrink could fall off during a surgical procedure and if cautery is needed, there is a potential for burn due to insulation failure.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

microline surgicalmicroline

UPCs

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Recall history

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