Ref. No. 523770 Hemoclip, 15 Large Titanium Clips/Cartridge, and Ref. No. 523870 Hemoclip 10 Large Titanium Clips/Cartridge Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ref. No. 523770 Hemoclip, 15 Large Titanium Clips/Cartridge, and Ref. No. 523870 Hemoclip 10 Large Titanium Clips/Cartridge
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
816529, 826816, and 840190 for the 10 Large Titanium Clips
Products Sold
All lots manufactured between 2001-8 through 2002-12 for the 15 and 10 Large Titanium Clips and additional lots 799983, 816529, 826816, and 840190 for the 10 Large Titanium Clips
A medical device manufacturer is recalling Ref. No. 523770 Hemoclip, 15 Large Titanium Clips/Cartridge, and Ref. No. 523870 Hemoclip 10 Large T 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