Starion Instruments Starion Instruments TLS3 35C Thermal Ligating Shears, Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories, manufactured by Starion Instruments Corp, Sunnyvale, CA. Intended use: medical device for use in cutting and cauterization of soft tissue during surgery, as well as cutting of natural or synthetic, non-metallic sutures during surgery. Recall
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Product
Starion Instruments TLS3 35C Thermal Ligating Shears, Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories, manufactured by Starion Instruments Corp, Sunnyvale, CA. Intended use: medical device for use in cutting and cauterization of soft tissue during surgery, as well as cutting of natural or synthetic, non-metallic sutures during surgery.
Brand
Starion Instruments
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model number 132-136D, lot numbers 708027 and 710008, expiration dates 09/21/12 and 10/19/12
Products Sold
Model number 132-136D, lot numbers 708027 and 710008, expiration dates 09/21/12 and 10/19/12
Starion Instruments is recalling Starion Instruments TLS3 35C Thermal Ligating Shears, Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device due to Some jaws exhibited lack of ductility and could break if overloaded or used improperly by placing too much tissue in the bottom of the "v" of the jaw.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Some jaws exhibited lack of ductility and could break if overloaded or used improperly by placing too much tissue in the bottom of the "v" of the jaw.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm called domestic consignees but no letter was sent to domestic cosignees and a notification letter was sent to international consignees. The firm called domestic consignees and sent a notification letter to international consignees. No records were kept of phone calls and a copy of the letter sent to international consignees was not obtained
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026