Ref. No. 523171 Hemoclip, 10 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge (Non-Sterile) and Ref. No. 523371 Hemoclip, 15 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge (Non-Sterile) Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ref. No. 523171 Hemoclip, 10 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge (Non-Sterile) and Ref. No. 523371 Hemoclip, 15 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge (Non-Sterile)
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
All lots manufactured between 2001-8 through 2002-12 for the 10 and 15 Large Tantalum Clips and lot 763013 for the 15 Large Tantalum Clips
A medical device manufacturer is recalling Ref. No. 523171 Hemoclip, 10 Large Tantalum Clips/Cartridge (Non-Sterile) and Ref. No. 523371 Hemocl 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