FDA Recall Terminated

Applied Medical 15x100mm Kii Optical Access System, Non-Threaded 6/Box, Model Number: C0R36, Labeled Sterile. Disposable single-use devices indicated for use in general, abdominal, gynecological and thoracic minimally invasive surgeries. Endoscopic instruments for surgery.

Recall: Z-2226-2009 · Initiated June 4, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2226-2009
Event Number
52774
Firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp 22872 Avenida Empresa # 3 Rancho Santa
FEI Number
2027111
Product Code
GCJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
June 4, 2009
Posted
September 18, 2009
Terminated
July 14, 2011
Address
Margarita, CA, 92688-2650

Description

Applied Medical 15x100mm Kii Optical Access System, Non-Threaded 6/Box, Model Number: C0R36, Labeled Sterile. Disposable single-use devices indicated for use in general, abdominal, gynecological and thoracic minimally invasive surgeries. Endoscopic instruments for surgery.

Reason

Applied Medical is conducting a coluntary recall of two lot numbers, 1084426 and 1085506, of the 15mm Kii non-threaded optical access system, model C0R36, due to a potential weakness in the cannula tip, possibly resulting in tip breakage.

Action

Applied Medical Resources Corp. notified Customers via an overnight "Voluntary Recall Notification" Letter dated June 9, 2009. The letter informed customers of the reason for recall and asked that the listed product be returned. The recall letter provided customers with a contact and telephone number for product return questions (1-949-713-8652) and a separate contact for regulatory questions (1-949-713-8369).

Distribution

Class II Recall - Worldwide -- United States, Australia, New Zealand, France, Canada, Norway and Great Britain.

Quantity

934 units