Drug recall

Applied Medical s Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers, Model Numbers C4130 and C4140. Used for…

FDA recall event 65217 · Class II · Applied Medical Resources Corp

Key facts

Event ID 65217
Recall numbers Z-1521-2013
Recalling firm Applied Medical Resources Corp
Product type Devices
Products Applied Medical s Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers, Model Numbers C4130 and C4140. Used for grasping and manipulating tissue during general or laparoscopic surgery.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
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…
Initiation date May 1, 2013
Report date Jun 19, 2013
Termination date Feb 6, 2014
City Rancho Santa Margarita
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2027111

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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