The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0083-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Teleflex Auto Endo5 Clip Applier Recalled for Clip Misalignment

Teleflex Medical is recalling 13,710 units of the Auto Endo5 Automatic Hem-o-lok Clip Applier because clips may misalign, jam, or fall out of the device.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a mechanical failure in a surgical device that could lead to patient harm, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is recalling 13,710 units of the WECK from TELEFLEX Auto Endo5 Automatic Hem-o-lok Clip Applier (REF AE05ML, IPN010797). The recall is due to a non-conformity that may cause clips to misalign, jam, or fall out of the applier.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Australia, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Belgium, Japan, and South Korea. The recall covers specific lot numbers listed in the agency's official record.

Healthcare providers and facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Teleflex Medical for instructions on how to return or replace the products.

The recalled product

Product
WECK(R) from TELEFLEX Auto Endo5(R), Automatic Hem-o-lok(R) Clip Applier, REF AE05ML (IPN010797) Rx ONLY, STERILE EO
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
13,710

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot numbers: 73A1700701
  • 73H1600582
  • 73B1700183
  • 73H1600583
  • 73B1700567
  • 73H1600663
  • 73C1600069
  • 73H1600664
  • 73C1600070
  • 73H1600665
  • 73C1600071
  • 73H1600666
  • 73C1700288
  • 73H1600667
  • 73C1700289
  • 73H1600668
  • 73C1700290
  • 73J1600135
  • 73C1700292
  • 73J1600136

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.