PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

(1) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Small Straight, REF 046-1-200, 2 clamps/package, 5 packages/box, 10 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Straight, REF 046-1-300, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/ shelf box, 10 shelf boxes/case (for a total of 50/2-clamp packages/case), Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Angled, REF 046-1-301, 2 clamps per package, 6

Reported: November 13, 2019 Initiated: October 16, 2018 #Z-0293-2020

Product Description

(1) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Small Straight, REF 046-1-200, 2 clamps/package, 5 packages/box, 10 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Straight, REF 046-1-300, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/ shelf box, 10 shelf boxes/case (for a total of 50/2-clamp packages/case), Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Angled, REF 046-1-301, 2 clamps per package, 6 packages/box, 50 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; and (4) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Large Angled, REF 046-1-401, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/box, 50 boxes/case. The firm name on the label is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Reason for Recall

The seal formed on the edge of the pouch may be incomplete, which could result in a loss of sterility to the product.

Details

Units Affected
Total number in recall for all products in dist: 49,130 units
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide. There was military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and Spain.
Location
Athens, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
(1) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Small Straight, REF 046-1-200, 2 clamps/package, 5 packages/box, 10 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Straight, REF 046-1-300, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/ shelf box, 10 shelf boxes/case (for a total of 50/2-clamp packages/case), Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Angled, REF 046-1-301, 2 clamps per package, 6 packages/box, 50 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; and (4) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Large Angled, REF 046-1-401, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/box, 50 boxes/case. The firm name on the label is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.. Recalled by Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Units affected: Total number in recall for all products in dist: 49,130 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The seal formed on the edge of the pouch may be incomplete, which could result in a loss of sterility to the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0293-2020.