Applied Medical's LAP CHOLE KIT 7 GK; Model Number: GK107 The device is used to close a clip in order to ligate a tubular structure or vessel in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1502-2011
- Event Number
- 57702
- Firm
- Applied Medical Resources Corp 22872 Avenida Empresa # 3 Rancho Santa
- FEI Number
- 2027111
- Product Code
- GCJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Process design
- Initiated
- September 10, 2010
- Posted
- March 3, 2011
- Terminated
- March 9, 2011
- Address
- Margarita, CA, 92688-2650
Description
Applied Medical's LAP CHOLE KIT 7 GK; Model Number: GK107 The device is used to close a clip in order to ligate a tubular structure or vessel in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Applied Medical is conducting a voluntary recall of specific lot numbers of the Direct Drive Laparoscopic Clip Applier, model number CA090, due to a potential defect in the jaws, possibly resulting in jaw breakage.
Applied Medical sent an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated September 10, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and complete the attached Voluntary Recall Notification Confirmation Form and fax it to 949-713-8832. Customers were asked to return all affected product. Secondary consignees were notified by Applied Medical on September 16, 2010. For any questions regarding this recall call 949-713-8041.
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AR, AZ, CA, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WA, and WI and the countries of Australia, Europe, Japan, and Kuwait.
2,843 units for all products