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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device 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.

Z-0293-2020

October 16, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Event
Event 83633
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
Total number in recall for all products in dist: 49,130 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0293-2020

Official wording

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

Code information: (1) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Small Straight, REF 046-1-200 - Lot number 11230432; (2) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Straight, REF 046-1-300 - Lot numbers 11226690 and 11231581 (3) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Medium Angled, REF 046-1-301 - Lot number 11227669; (4) Argon Medical Devices Vascuclamp, Radiopaque Vascular Clamp, Large Angled, REF 046-1-401 - Lot numbers 11228371 and 11230677.

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

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    loss of sterility