WECK IPN915179Recalls & reported problems
Teleflex Incorporated · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 24026704696806), received between Mar 4, 2021 and Feb 23, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 23, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
REPORTED ISSUE: THE CLIP DID NOT EASILY LEAVE THE APPLIER AFTER LIGATION DURING A SURGERY. THEREFORE, THE USER REPLACED THE APPLIER WITH A NEW UNIT TO COMPLETE THE OPERATION. NO CLIP FELL/REMAINED IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16433182 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE USER WAS UNABLE TO LOAD A CLIP TO THE APPLIER PROPERLY. THEN HE/SHE FELT DIFFICULTY IN LIGATION. AFTER THAT THE SPRING PART OF THE APPLIER GOT BROKEN. THEREFORE, HE/SHE REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER APPLIER (CATALOG #: 544191) TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO CLIP FELL/REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. THE APPLIER WAS PURCHASED BY THE HOSPITAL WITHIN 1 MONTH, AND IT WAS THE FIRST TIME TO USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11413948 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.