FDA recall Z-0293-2020

Product

(1) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Small Straight, REF 046-1-200, 2 clamps/package, 5 packages/box, 10 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Straight, REF 046-1-300, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/ shelf box, 10 shelf boxes/case (for a total of 50/2-clamp packages/case), Sterile, Rx; (3) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Angled, REF 046-1-301, 2 clamps per package, 6 packages/box, 50 boxes/case, Sterile, Rx; and (4) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Large Angled, REF 046-1-401, 2 clamps per package, 5 packages/box, 50 boxes/case. The firm name on the label is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.

Reason for recall

The seal formed on the edge of the pouch may be incomplete, which could result in a loss of sterility to the product.

Distribution

Distribution was nationwide. There was military/government distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and Spain.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2018-10-16

Report date

2019-11-13

Termination date

2021-06-15

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Athens, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0293-2020