Scissors, General, Surgical
General, Plastic Surgery · 21 CFR 878.4800
Recent MDR events
795 adverse event reports on file
- GYNEXJul 15, 2026MalfunctionGynex Corporation25826197
- METZENBAUM SCS 7 CVD 100262Jul 10, 2026MalfunctionIntegra Lifesciences Mansfield3014334038-2026-00056
- MEDLINEJul 9, 2026MalfunctionMedline Industries, Lp1417592-2026-04921
- TC TOENNIS-ADSON SCISS DEL CVD 175MMJul 6, 2026InjuryAesculap Ag9610612-2026-00138
- CENTURIONMar 31, 2026MalfunctionTri-state De Mexico, S. De R.l. De C.v.3004519921-2026-00012
- V. MUELLERMar 25, 2026MalfunctionSteris Deutschland Gmbh3006554912-2026-00003
- CERAMO TC HYP.VASCULAR SCISSORSMar 19, 2026MalfunctionFehling Instruments Gmbh3001286223-2026-00003
- V. MUELLERMar 12, 2026MalfunctionSteris Corporation1923569-2026-00002
- WESCOTT SCISSORSMar 11, 2026Malfunction24568240
- JARIT CARB EDGE SMALL METZ SCISSORFeb 25, 2026MalfunctionIntegra Lifesciences CorporationMW5184407
Event type breakdown
Recalls
20 recall events for this product code
- Medline Industries, LPOpen, ClassifiedDec 12, 2025
SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE, Item Number DYND04000
The items may have weak packaging seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails and may lead to an increased risk of infection if product is utilized.
Z-0921-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Medline Industries, LPOpen, ClassifiedDec 12, 2025
FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN, Item Number DYNJ04048
The items may have weak packaging seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails and may lead to an increased risk of infection if product is utilized.
Z-0922-2026 · View FDA record ↗ - Sklar InstrumentsOpen, ClassifiedJan 16, 2025
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as:
Reports of various packaging issues that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier.
Z-0941-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldOpen, ClassifiedDec 23, 2024
O.R. SCISSORS, S/B, 5.5 STERILE, Medline Item No. DYND04000
Weak seals may result in a breach of sterility, which may not be detectable to the user. This can lead to increased risk of contamination and infection.
Z-0755-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldOpen, ClassifiedNov 14, 2024
Medline Iris Scissors, Single-Use, Curved, Standard 4.5 , Model Nos. DYNJ04049 (cases), DYNJ04049H (eaches)
Tip protector may fall off within the packaging, resulting in compromised sterile barrier system and loss of sterility.
Z-0465-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldOpen, ClassifiedSep 6, 2024
Medline Convenience kits labeled as:
Medical convenience kits contain plastic syringes affected by the FDA Safety Alert issued on March 19, 2024. Leaks, breakage, and/ other quality issues have been identified that may pose a risk to patient health.
Z-3022-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - NorthfieldOpen, ClassifiedMar 29, 2024
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as:
Product may have a weak seal which may result in a breach of sterility of the contents if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.
Z-1444-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Steris CorporationOpen, ClassifiedJan 17, 2024
V. Mueller Universal Bandage Scissors Black Plastic Handles Heavy-Duty, Autoclavable, Overall Length 7 (18 cm)- Intended to cut through tape and bandages
Bandage Scissors handle cover component contains an incorrect color masterbatch resin carrier. This may allow a pink dye/residue to appear on the Bandage Scissors and/or sterilization pouches after processing.
Z-0737-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - Teleflex Medical Europe LtdTerminatedJun 14, 2018
Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542
The incorrect plastic was used to manufacture the handles of these shears, which causes the handles to melt if sterilized.
Z-2287-2018 · View FDA record ↗ - Integra York PA, IncTerminatedDec 13, 2016
Metzenbaum Scissors 7, Curved, Sterile
The Chevron seals of 6x10 Tyvek peel pouch used to package the sterile instruments may separate causing the packages to open and compromise sterility of the instrument.
Z-0752-2017 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
516 firms currently registered for this product code
Anhui Shiyin Photoelectric Instrument Co., Ltd.
Suzhou Anhui, CN
S.u.a. Martin Gmbh & Co.
RIETHEIM-WEILHEIM Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Emsrun Group
Wuxi Jiangsu, CN
Tri-state De Mexico, S. De R.l. De C.v.
MEXICALI Baja California, MX
Rz Medizintechnik Gmbh
TUTTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Saferlife Products Co.,ltd.
Guangzhou Guangdong, CN
Wenzhou Dongfang Medical Instruments Co., Ltd
WENZHOU Zhejiang, CN
Avilign Medical
Sialkot Punjab, PK
Nopa Instruments, Medizintechnik Gmbh
TUTTLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Dausch Medizintechnik Gmbh
WURMLINGEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Surgiscape
Sialkot Punjab, PK
Medline Renewal
Redmond, OR, US
Long Life Surgical Industries
Sialkot Punjab, PK
Endomed, Llc
Orlando, FL, US
Van Sickle Surgical Instruments, Inc.
Hurst, TX, US
Teleflex Llc (nadc)
Olive Branch, MS, US
Beijing Fanxing Guangdian Medical Treatment Equipment Co Ltd
BEIJING, CN
Hnm Medical Dba Hnm Total Recon
Miami, FL, US
Gauke International Trading Co., Ltd.
Wuhan Hubei, CN
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
Caledonia, MI, US
Accuratus Ag
Bern, CH
Ghousia Amanat Surgical
Sialkot Punjab, PK
Hospital & Homecare Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd
NANJING Jiangsu, CN
G. Hipp & Sohn Gmbh
NEUHAUSEN Baden-Wurttemberg, DE
Br Surgical Llc
Jacksonville, FL, US
510(k) clearances
18 clearances for this product code
- Northgate Technologies, Inc.Mar 29, 1991
K911158 · MICRO SCISSORS, 5MM CURVE MICRO SCISSORS, 5MM
- Orion Life Systems, Inc.Aug 8, 1990
K902828 · SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY
- Solos Endoscopy, Inc.Apr 18, 1990
K900950 · GS-2000 MICRO SCISSOR, CURVED LEFT, 5MM
- Solos Endoscopy, Inc.Apr 18, 1990
K900957 · GS-2100 HOOK SUTURE SCISSOR, 5MM
- The South India Surgical Co. Pvt. , Ltd.May 25, 1989
K892823 · PLASTER CUTTING SCISSORS
- Zinnanti Surgical Instruments, Inc.Apr 12, 1989
K891889 · OLIVECORONA SCISSORS
- Zinnanti Surgical Instruments, Inc.Apr 12, 1989
K891886 · SCISSORS, VARIOUS TYPES
- Zinnanti Surgical Instruments, Inc.Apr 6, 1989
K891200 · RIBBON TYPE SCISSORS: TENOTOMY,IRIS,EYE,STRABISMUS