Ref No. 523170 Hemoclip, 15 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge and Ref. No. 523370 Hemoclip 10 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ref No. 523170 Hemoclip, 15 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge and Ref. No. 523370 Hemoclip 10 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
763011, 769345 and 831864 for the 10 Large Tantalum Clips
Products Sold
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
A medical device manufacturer is recalling Ref No. 523170 Hemoclip, 15 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge and Ref. No. 523370 Hemoclip 10 Large Ta due to Hole in the sterile unit blister pack that could compromise sterility.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Hole in the sterile unit blister pack that could compromise sterility.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The consignees were notified of the recall via letter beginning October 24, 2003 asking for return of the product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026