Date Initiated by Firm |
October 24, 2003 |
Date Posted |
August 24, 2004 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 25, 2004 |
Recall Number |
Z-1385-04 |
Recall Event ID |
29820 |
Product Classification |
Applier, Hemostatic Clip - Product Code HBT
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Product |
Ref No. 523170 Hemoclip, 15 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge and Ref. No. 523370 Hemoclip 10 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge |
Code Information |
All lots manufactured between 2001-8 through 2002-12 for the 15 and 10 Large Tantalum Clips and additional Lots 763010, 763011, 769345 and 831864 for the 10 Large Tantalum Clips |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Weck 1 Weck Dr. Research Triangle Park NC 27709
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For Additional Information Contact |
Angela Tran 919-544-8000
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Hole in the sterile unit blister pack that could compromise sterility.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
The consignees were notified of the recall via letter beginning October 24, 2003 asking for return of the product. |
Quantity in Commerce |
91,869 units for all products under recall |
Distribution |
Nationwide and to accounts in Canada, Europe Asia, and South/Latin America |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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