Weck Hemoclip Plus Ligating Clips, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, RTP, NC 27709 USA. The use of the reusable Teleflex Medical metal ligating clips is transient, invasive and intended for the application of hemostatic clips during general open surgery. Ligation clips are non-absorbable to thermostatically restrict flow of fluids within vessels. Clips are removed from the cartridge and applied in such a manner as to engulf vessels. Teleflex Medical metal ligating clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice. Surgeons should select the size type, and material of the clip based upon their experience, judgment and needs.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0157-2009
- Event Number
- 49452
- Firm
- Telefelx Medical
- FEI Number
- 3005747797
- Product Code
- FZP
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Packaging process control
- Initiated
- August 22, 2008
- Posted
- September 16, 2008
- Terminated
- March 15, 2012
- Address
- 2917 Weck Drive, Durham, NC, 27709
Description
Weck Hemoclip Plus Ligating Clips, Rx Only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, RTP, NC 27709 USA. The use of the reusable Teleflex Medical metal ligating clips is transient, invasive and intended for the application of hemostatic clips during general open surgery. Ligation clips are non-absorbable to thermostatically restrict flow of fluids within vessels. Clips are removed from the cartridge and applied in such a manner as to engulf vessels. Teleflex Medical metal ligating clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice. Surgeons should select the size type, and material of the clip based upon their experience, judgment and needs.
A hole in the sterile unit blister pack was detected that would compromise sterility.
Consignees were notified via UPS next day on/about August 22, 2008. They were instructed to cease use and distribution and quarantine all affected product immediately. If they have any of the affected product they were instructed to return all it to Teleflex Medical via provided UPS-Ground. An Acknowledgement form was provided to be completed and returned via fax to Teleflex Medical to confirm receipt of the notification and amount of product on hand for return. A second mailing to non-responding customers on the consignee list will be made approximately four to six weeks after the first mailing. A third mailing to non-responding customers on the consignee list will be made approximately four to six weeks from the second mailing. Consignees also may be contacted by phone, e-mail, or fax. A record of these contacts will be maintained. Upon return to Teleflex Medical, product will be quarantined, assessed for recall effectiveness, and either reworked or destroyed. Contact Telefex Medical at 1-800-334-9751 ext. 8066 for assistance.
Nationwide
786036 (total pieces)