Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers…

Date

June 19, 2013

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

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

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;

Distribution pattern

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, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan-Province of China,Turkey, United Arabs Emirates United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Venezula-Bolivarian Republic.

Quantity

127,305 units

Codes and lots

Model Numbers C4130 and C4140. MODEL NUMBERS C4130- 5mm x 35cm Epix/Direct Drive Laparoscopic Grasper LOT NUMBERS 1145332, 1145943, 1145944, 1145945, 1145992, 1145993, 1145994, 1146371, 1147900, 1147901, 1147955, 1148172, 1148173, 1148174, 1148180, 1148181, 1148184, 1148190, 1148191, 1148192, 1148194, 1148201, 1148203, 1148677, 1148765, 1148766, 1148767, 1148835, 1149040, 1149041, 1149690, 1149757, 1150168, 1150169, 1150170, 1150490, 1150634, 1151246, 1151247, 1151248, 1152274, 1152728, 1153332, 1154394, 1154637, 1155135, 1155473, 1155948, 1156004, 1156010, 1156011, 1156012, 1156270, 1156360, 1156452, 1156577, 1156857, 1157218, 1157679, 1157950, 1157951, 1157952, 1157953, 1157954, 1158052, 1158131, 1158216, 1158217, 1158425, 1159491, 1160167, 1161136, 1161137, 1161398, 1161638, 1162112, 1162503, 1162504, 1162588, 1163399, 1163558, 1163559, 1163575, 1164580, 1164581, 1164582, 1164583, 1168124, 1168637, 1168638, 1169117, 1171168, 1171631, 1172170, 1172668, 1173153, 1174995, 1174996, 1176616, 1177407, 1177408, 1178109, 1180295, 1181554, 1182940, 1183774, 1184416, 1184959, 1187241, 1188110, 1188745, 1189773, 1191368, 1191809. C4140- 5mm x 45cm Epix/Direct Drive Laparoscopic Grasper 1145559, 1147851, 1147852, 1147960, 1148210, 1148211, 1149038, 1149039, 1149689, 1149936, 1150488, 1150489, 1151249, 1152594, 1153330, 1155645, 1157217, 1157949, 1158644, 1160033, 1160170, 1162111, 1167871, 1169855, 1171497, 1172009, 1173587, 1174121, 1177578, 1179347, 1180753, 1181346, 1182924, 1183769, 1184961, 1188111, 1189182 Various Kits Containing Either C4130 or C4140 1148079, 1148139, 1148145, 1148250, 1148514, 1148770, 1148780, 1149100, 1149605, 1150455, 1151831, 1153074, 1153702, 1154931, 1154997, 1155332, 1156581, 1156812, 1157090, 1158535, 1160152, 1160227, 1160388, 1161766, 1162189, 1162343, 1163348, 1163881, 1164590, 1164796, 1164831, 1165443, 1166520, 1168227, 1169190, 1169456, 1169620, 1169772, 1170151, 1170378, 1171280, 1171878, 1171879, 1172330, 1173319, 1173903, 1174093, 1175987, 1175991, 1176171, 1178210, 1178498, 1178581, 1179376, 1182679, 1182972, 1183303, 1184673, 1185599, 1185762, 1186257, 1186868, 1187082, 1188827, 1189581, 1190574, 1191055, 1193112, 1193147, 1193648, 1193688, 1194964, 1194965

Recall started

May 1, 2013

Device type

Laparoscopic Accessories, Gynecologic

Root cause (FDA)

Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company told customers

Applied Medical notified customers of the recall beginning on May 13, 2013. The "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. For questions regarding this notice, contact the firm at (949) 713-8041.

Recall number

Z-1521-2013

What should I do? How serious is a recall? Classes and warnings explained

Source: FDA · Medical device enforcement report, recall number Z-1521-2013. The agency record governs; check it and the company before acting.