The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0826-2015·Announced 2014-12-24

Teleflex Recalls Weck Hemoclip Ligating Clips Due to Labeling Error

Teleflex Medical is recalling 3,180 units of Weck Hemoclip Ligating Clips because manufacturing and expiration dates were transposed on the packaging labels.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Low severity because it involves a documentation and labeling error (transposed dates) with no reported injuries or adverse health consequences, fitting the rubric criteria for packaging-only problems.

Plain-English summary

Teleflex Medical is voluntarily recalling 3,180 units of WECK Hemoclip Traditional Medium Tantalum Ligating Clips. The recall was initiated because the manufacturing dates and expiration dates were transposed on the Tyvek labels.

The affected product is identified by Product Code 523300 and Lot number 01B140034. These clips are intended for use in surgical procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures where ligating clips are determined to be the best choice.

The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in Alabama, California, Florida, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington. Healthcare providers and facilities should check their inventory for this specific lot number and stop using the affected clips.

The recalled product

Product
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.
Manufacturer
Teleflex Medical
Affected units
3,180

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 (2)

  • Product Code: 523300
  • Lot number: 01B1400034

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 22 states specifically: