PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

WECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips

Reported: November 27, 2019 Initiated: October 4, 2019 #Z-0496-2020

Product Description

WECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips

Reason for Recall

Certain clip appliers have an increase in misloading and/or jamming related complaints that may be due to a discrepancy in the specification a component. Misloading and/or jamming may lead to clips falling out of the applier, clip breakage, or the jaws becoming locked in a partially closed position (jammed).

Details

Recalling Firm
Teleflex Medical
Units Affected
34491 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including US nationwide (including Puerto Rico).
Location
Morrisville, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
WECK AutoEndo5, Automatic Hem-O-Lok Clip Applier, REF AE05ML Automatic Endoscopic Surgical Ligating Clip Appliers are delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips. Recalled by Teleflex Medical. Units affected: 34491 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain clip appliers have an increase in misloading and/or jamming related complaints that may be due to a discrepancy in the specification a component. Misloading and/or jamming may lead to clips falling out of the applier, clip breakage, or the jaws becoming locked in a partially closed position (jammed).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 27, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0496-2020.