FDA Recall Terminated

Hem-o-lok Large Polymer Ligating Clips, REF #544240, Rx only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Teleflex Medicals Hem-o-lok polymer ligating clips are single use, sterile, non-absorbable medial devices that have been designed to ligate vessels and tissue structures during various types of surgical procedures. Vessels and tissue structures in the range of 0.5 to 16 mm can be effectively ligated with Hem-o-lok clips.

Recall: Z-0078-2013 · Initiated September 25, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0078-2013
Event Number
63365
Firm
Teleflex Medical
FEI Number
3005747797
Product Code
FZP
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Initiated
September 25, 2012
Posted
October 18, 2012
Terminated
November 8, 2012
Address
2917 Weck Dr., Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Description

Hem-o-lok Large Polymer Ligating Clips, REF #544240, Rx only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Teleflex Medicals Hem-o-lok polymer ligating clips are single use, sterile, non-absorbable medial devices that have been designed to ligate vessels and tissue structures during various types of surgical procedures. Vessels and tissue structures in the range of 0.5 to 16 mm can be effectively ligated with Hem-o-lok clips.

Reason

Product is being recalled due to the possibility that the tray may contain pinholes, compromising product sterility.

Action

Teleflex sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification dated September 25, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory and quarantine any affected inventory found. They were to complete the enclosed Field Corrective Action Acknowledgement Form and return it to the Teleflex Medical sales representative who will then remove the affected product from the facility and ensure its return to Teleflex Medical. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any questions please contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including the state of Nevada.

Quantity

126 units