FDA Recall Terminated

Richard Wolf Hulka Clip; for single patient use only; a sterile tubal occluding device; 2 clips per procedure tray/pouch, 10 pouches per shipping carton; Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., Vernon Hills, IL 60061; item 4986.90. Indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception) by occluding the fallopian tubes

Recall: Z-0272-2010 · Initiated October 16, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0272-2010
Event Number
53586
Firm
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
FEI Number
1418479
Product Code
HGB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
October 16, 2009
Posted
November 17, 2009
Terminated
March 16, 2011
Address
353 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-3110

Description

Richard Wolf Hulka Clip; for single patient use only; a sterile tubal occluding device; 2 clips per procedure tray/pouch, 10 pouches per shipping carton; Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., Vernon Hills, IL 60061; item 4986.90. Indicated for use for female sterilization (permanent contraception) by occluding the fallopian tubes

Reason

The sterile pouch seal may fail to remain intact during handling rendering the Hulka clip non-sterile.

Action

Richard Wolfe sent recall letters dated October 16, 2009 to the direct accounts via certified mail on the same date. The accounts were informed that the lot of Hulka clips did not meet their sterile seal burst test requirements, and that the sterile seal may fail to remain intact during handling, resulting in the clips becoming contaminated or non-sterile. They were instructed to inspect their inventory for the affected lot, quarantine any product found and call Richard Wolf at 800-323-9653, ext 225 or 380 to arrange for the return of the affected product for replacement. The accounts were also requested to complete and return the enclosed response form to Richard Wolf, even if they do not have any of the affected lot in stock.

Distribution

Nationwide

Quantity

150 cartons