Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 27, 2020
Failure of cardiovascular clips to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel.
Applied Medical Resources Corp recalled STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/2 Force). REF/UDI::A1601/(01)00607915110567 - Product Us… - a moderate-severity action.
STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/2 Force). REF/UDI::A1601/(01)00607915110567 - Product Us… was recalled by Applied Medical Resources Corp in May 27, 2020. Reason: Failure of cardiovascular clips to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2034-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Applied Medical Resources Corp issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Failure of cardiovascular clips to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2034-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2034-2020) was formally reported on May 27, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 31, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Applied Medical Resources Corp is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2240 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failure of cardiovascular clips to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA. WA and WI. The countries of Austria, Aus…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2240 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/2 Force). REF/UDI::A1601/(01)00607915110567 - Product Usage: The device is indicated for surgical clamping during cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and general surgery.
Failure of cardiovascular clips to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2034-2020 |
| Date reported | May 27, 2020 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Applied Medical Resources Corp |
| Firm location | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
| Affected scope | 2240 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA. WA and WI. The countries of Austria, Australia, Canada, Swit… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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