Teleflex Medical recalls Horizon 24 Large Titanium Clips with Adhesive Backing, Ref 004204, Rx Only, Sterile. The metal ligating clips are inten…

Recall date

August 8, 2013

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2327-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teleflex Medical

Sold / distributed

USA Distribution to the states of :AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, NM, NY, NC, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Internationally to Canada

Why it was recalled

The manufacturing and expiration dates are not printed on the blister pack label.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Horizon 24 Large Titanium Clips with Adhesive Backing, Ref 004204, Rx Only, Sterile. The metal ligating clips are intended for use in procedures involving vessels or anatomic structures for which the surgeon determines ligating clips are the best choice. An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable