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CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier Product Usage: The Epix disposable… and 3 more products

April 13, 2016 Class II

Date: April 13, 2016
Risk class: Class II (FDA's definition, 21 CFR 7.3(m): a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote)
Status: Terminated
Filed by: Applied Medical Resources Corp
Reason: Applied Medical Resources Corporation is recalling CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier, kit models STD GK258 AME Standard Kit 44, STD KIT GK213, AME Standard Kit 15, and STD KIT GK260, Standard Set 360 Z, which contain the affected CA500 lot, because of a potential loading mechanism nonconformance.
Distribution pattern: U.S .Nationwide Distribution in the states of GA, AL, LA, TX, MN, AK, CA, ID, OR, UT, WY, NM, and AZ. Foreign distirbution to the following; Austria, Belgium, Denmarl, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Great Britain

4 products in this recall

CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated…

Product: CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Quantity: 1771 units
Codes and lots: Lot #: 1231562
Recall started: Dec. 22, 2015
Device type: Clip, Hemostatic
Root cause (FDA): Nonconforming Material/Component
What the company told customers: Customer notification letters were sent on December 22, 2015 for the U.S. and on January 6, 2016 for those in Europe. The customer notification letter requested that the following actions be taken: - Check inventory for recalled product. - Complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall, indicate if facility is returning or has already used this lot, and provide a no-charge PO number if replacements requested. - Return the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical by emailing to recall60684384@appliedmedical.com or faxing to (949) 713-8936. - Return affected product and a copy of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical For product return questions contact Karen Mitchell, Sales Operations Supervisor, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by email at kmitchell@appliedmedical.com. For regulatory questions contact Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or by email at lcontursi@appliedmedical.com.
Recall number: Z-1329-2016

STD Gk258…

Product: STD GK258, AME Standard Kit 44 Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Quantity: N/A
Codes and lots: Lot #: 1238155, 1238402, 1238845
Recall started: Dec. 22, 2015
Device type: Clip, Hemostatic
Root cause (FDA): Nonconforming Material/Component
What the company told customers: Customer notification letters were sent on December 22, 2015 for the U.S. and on January 6, 2016 for those in Europe. The customer notification letter requested that the following actions be taken: - Check inventory for recalled product. - Complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall, indicate if facility is returning or has already used this lot, and provide a no-charge PO number if replacements requested. - Return the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical by emailing to recall60684384@appliedmedical.com or faxing to (949) 713-8936. - Return affected product and a copy of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical For product return questions contact Karen Mitchell, Sales Operations Supervisor, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by email at kmitchell@appliedmedical.com. For regulatory questions contact Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or by email at lcontursi@appliedmedical.com.
Recall number: Z-1330-2016

STD Kit Gk213…

Product: STD KIT GK213, AME Standard Kit 15 Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Quantity: N/A
Codes and lots: Lot #: 1239287
Recall started: Dec. 22, 2015
Device type: Clip, Hemostatic
Root cause (FDA): Nonconforming Material/Component
What the company told customers: Customer notification letters were sent on December 22, 2015 for the U.S. and on January 6, 2016 for those in Europe. The customer notification letter requested that the following actions be taken: - Check inventory for recalled product. - Complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall, indicate if facility is returning or has already used this lot, and provide a no-charge PO number if replacements requested. - Return the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical by emailing to recall60684384@appliedmedical.com or faxing to (949) 713-8936. - Return affected product and a copy of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical For product return questions contact Karen Mitchell, Sales Operations Supervisor, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by email at kmitchell@appliedmedical.com. For regulatory questions contact Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or by email at lcontursi@appliedmedical.com.
Recall number: Z-1331-2016

STD Kit Gk260…

Product: STD KIT GK260, Standard Set 360 Z Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Quantity: N/A
Codes and lots: Lot #: 1237620, 1238063
Recall started: Dec. 22, 2015
Device type: Clip, Hemostatic
Root cause (FDA): Nonconforming Material/Component
What the company told customers: Customer notification letters were sent on December 22, 2015 for the U.S. and on January 6, 2016 for those in Europe. The customer notification letter requested that the following actions be taken: - Check inventory for recalled product. - Complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall, indicate if facility is returning or has already used this lot, and provide a no-charge PO number if replacements requested. - Return the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical by emailing to recall60684384@appliedmedical.com or faxing to (949) 713-8936. - Return affected product and a copy of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical For product return questions contact Karen Mitchell, Sales Operations Supervisor, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by email at kmitchell@appliedmedical.com. For regulatory questions contact Lauren Contursi, at (949) 713-8767 or by email at lcontursi@appliedmedical.com.
Recall number: Z-1332-2016

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Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement reports, recall numbers Z-1329-2016, Z-1330-2016, Z-1331-2016, Z-1332-2016. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.

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