# K142777: Weck Hem-o-lok Auto Endo5 Ligating Clip Applier

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Teleflexmedical, Inc.
- Decided: Dec 19, 2014 after 84 days
- Product code: FZP (Clip, Implantable)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4300
- Recalls of this device: 1 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K021808 (2002). 1 ancestor in all.
5 later devices descend from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 7 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K021808: Weck Hem-O-Lok Automatic Ligating Clip Applier, Weck (2002) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K152081: Weck Auto Endo5 Hem-o-lok Ligating Clip Applier (2015), 4 descendants of its own
- K230480: Weck Auto Endo5 5mm Automatic Endoscopic 35cm Applier (AE05ML) (2023), 2 descendants of its own
- K254231: Inno-Hook™ Disposable Clip Appliers (Ligating Clips) and Inno-Hook™ Ligating Clips (2026), 0 descendants of its own
- K250643: Disposable Polymer Ligation Clips (2025), 0 descendants of its own
- K161758: Weck Auto Endo10 Automatic Endoscopic Clip Applier (2016), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Feb 2, 2016 · Class II · Z-0886-2016: The clip in the applier may be missing a boss. A boss is the part of the clip that is used to hold the clip within the applier jaws prior to application.

## Indications for use
The Weck Auto Endo5 Hem-o-lok ML automatic endoscopic ligating clip appliers are indicated for use as delivery devices for Hem-o-lok ML non-absorbable polymer ligating clips. These appliers are designed for use with 5/5.5mm cannulas. Hem-o-lok Ligating Clips are intended for use in procedures involving ligation of vessels or tissue structures. Surgeons should apply the appropriate size clip for the size of the vessel or tissue structure to be ligated so that the clip completely encompasses the vessel or tissue structure.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K142777
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology