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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Epix latis GRASPER, 5 mm x 35 cm, REF C4130, Qty: 10, Sterile R, CE, Rx ONLY, UDI: (01)00607915110147

Reported: June 3, 2020 Initiated: March 17, 2020 #Z-2158-2020

Product Description

Epix latis GRASPER, 5 mm x 35 cm, REF C4130, Qty: 10, Sterile R, CE, Rx ONLY, UDI: (01)00607915110147

Reason for Recall

There may be a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the laparoscopic grasper which has the potential for tissue to catch on it during use and lead to tissue damage.

Details

Units Affected
32,760 units
Distribution
US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Epix latis GRASPER, 5 mm x 35 cm, REF C4130, Qty: 10, Sterile R, CE, Rx ONLY, UDI: (01)00607915110147. Recalled by Applied Medical Resources Corp. Units affected: 32,760 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There may be a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the laparoscopic grasper which has the potential for tissue to catch on it during use and lead to tissue damage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 3, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2158-2020.