FDA Recall Terminated

Epix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Probe with Smoke Evacuation is intended to deliver energy from an independent monopolar electrosurgical generator to cut and coagulate tissue during laparoscopic surgical procedures where the device is introduced into the body through a cannula. The device may be used for the evacuation of smoke created by electrosurgery at the surgical site.

Recall: Z-0509-2020 · Initiated December 12, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0509-2020
Event Number
83909
Firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp 22872 Avenida Empresa Rancho Santa
FEI Number
2027111
Product Code
GEI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
December 12, 2018
Terminated
January 22, 2021
Address
Margarita, CA, 92688-2650

Description

Epix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Probe with Smoke Evacuation is intended to deliver energy from an independent monopolar electrosurgical generator to cut and coagulate tissue during laparoscopic surgical procedures where the device is introduced into the body through a cannula. The device may be used for the evacuation of smoke created by electrosurgery at the surgical site.

Reason

Unintentional shifting of the tip insulation of the firm's electrosurgical probes.

Action

On12/12/2018, the firm sent an "URGENT; MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notification to customers via UPS informing them that this voluntary recall is being conducted due to the possibility that the insulation near the device tip may unintentionally shift. Customers are asked to: Check their inventory for recalled product. Complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall and indicate if their facility is returning or has already used units or kits from the lots listed. o If no product is being returned, to please indicate that on the Recall Notification Confirmation Form. Provide a no-charge P.O. number if replacement units or kits are requested. If customer is a distributor, they are instructed to notify any facilities to which they distributed units or kits from the affected lots, and to have them complete the appropriate sections of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form. Return the completed Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical by emailing it to [email protected] or faxing it to 949-713-8871. Return affected product and a copy of the Recall Notification Confirmation Form to Applied Medical following the instructions provided. For product return questions, please contact the Manager of Customer Relations, RGA Dept. at (949) 713-8622 or by email at [email protected]. For regulatory questions, to contact (949) 713-8767 or by email at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and countries of Belgium; Germany; Switzerland; Spain; Finland; France; Great Britain; Israel; India; Italy; Lebanon; Netherlands; and Portugal.

Quantity

28 units Domestically - 112 units Internationally