Reported Failures Of The Polymer Self-Locking (Hem-O-Lok) Clip: Review Of Data From The Food And Drug Administration

... UroToday.com- Anyone involved with laparoscopic live donor nephrectomies was aware of the directive from Weck Closure Systems advising against the use of their Hem-o-lok, non-absorbable polymer clip for management of the renal hilar vessels. This is the first article in which concerns regarding the significant morbidity and mortality following procedures using this device are discussed. [click link for full article] ...