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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

WECK Hemoclip¿ Traditional Medium Tantalum Ligating Clips. Weck Ligating Clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice.

Reported: December 24, 2014 Initiated: December 3, 2014 #Z-0826-2015

Product Description

WECK Hemoclip¿ Traditional Medium Tantalum Ligating Clips. Weck Ligating Clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice.

Reason for Recall

The manufacturing dates and expiration dates were transposed on the Tyvek label.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teleflex Medical
Units Affected
3180 units
Distribution
US (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, FL, DE, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, TX, VA, VT, and WA.
Location
Durham, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
WECK Hemoclip¿ Traditional Medium Tantalum Ligating Clips. Weck Ligating Clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice.. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 3180 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The manufacturing dates and expiration dates were transposed on the Tyvek label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 24, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0826-2015.