Applied Medical Resources Corp Recall: Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscop
Applied Medical Resources Corp Recall: Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscop is one of 9,000 recalls in the RecallGuard dataset. Key details — Recalling firm: Applied Medical Resources Corp; Product: Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers, Model Numbers C4130 and C4140. Used for gr
| Recalling firm | Applied Medical Resources Corp |
|---|---|
| Product | Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers, Model Numbers C4130 and C4140. Used for grasping and manipulating tissue during general or laparoscopic surgery. |
| Reason for recall | Applied Medical is conducting a voluntary recall on specific lot numbers of its Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers. When the ratchet trigger is activated, if a great enough force is applied, there is a potential for the trigger to fracture and the jaws to remain in the closed position. The likelihood of this situation to occur and result in permanent patient injury is highly unlikely; |
| Classification | Class II (moderate — may cause temporary or reversible health consequences) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and countries of: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Lebanon, Lybia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, |
| Recall initiated | 20130501 |
| Recall number | Z-1521-2013 |
| Category | device |
| State | CA |
| Country | United States |
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