Recall Z-1330-2016 ยท MCH Clip, Hemostatic
Applied Medical Resources Corp
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.
| Date | Apr 5, 2016 (initiated Dec 22, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | 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. |
| Distribution | 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 |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.