The Hulka Clip is a sterile packaged medical device that carries a two year expiration date. It is packaged two clips per procedural tray. Theses procedural trays are then sealed in a Tyvek/Mylar pouch and packaged in a cardboard shipping carton with ten pouches in each shipping carton.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Product Code: 4986.09; Lot: 51000232
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
- Reason for Recall:
- Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corporation is recalling Hulka Clip Tubal Occluding Device lot 51000232. The devices are being recalled as a part of an investigation into a biocompatibility test discrepancy where the recalled lot (lot 51000232) passed final release testing, but the subsequent lot failed biocompatibility testing on a component that was also used to manufacture lot 51000232.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
The Hulka Clip is a sterile packaged medical device that carries a two year expiration date. It is packaged two clips per procedural tray. Theses procedural trays are then sealed in a Tyvek/Mylar pouch and packaged in a cardboard shipping carton with ten pouches in each shipping carton.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Product Code: 4986.09; Lot: 51000232
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0037-2015
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