FDA Recall Terminated

Surgical Clamp Inserts, Model#G-8600, 86MM Insert Soft/Traction, 15/Bx Surgical Clamps and inserts are indicated for surgical clamping during cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and general surgery. The clamps are available in 33, 45, 61 and 86 mm jaw lengths and the inserts are designed to snap easily into the clamp jaws.

Recall: Z-3004-2011 · Initiated March 7, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3004-2011
Event Number
59416
Firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp 22872 Avenida Empresa # 3 Rancho Santa
FEI Number
2027111
Product Code
DXC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 7, 2011
Posted
August 11, 2011
Terminated
March 26, 2012
Address
Margarita, CA, 92688-2650

Description

Surgical Clamp Inserts, Model#G-8600, 86MM Insert Soft/Traction, 15/Bx Surgical Clamps and inserts are indicated for surgical clamping during cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and general surgery. The clamps are available in 33, 45, 61 and 86 mm jaw lengths and the inserts are designed to snap easily into the clamp jaws.

Reason

The recall was initiated because Applied Medical has confirmed that Surgical Clamp Inserts, Model Numbers: G-8600, G-8650, G-8655, has the potential packaging nonconformance which could result in a compromise to the sterile barrier.

Action

The firm, Applied Medical, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated March 11, 2011 to its customers. The letter provides customers with an explanation of the problem identified and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to check their inventory; complete and return the attached Voluntary Recall Notification Confirmation Form via fax to Regulatory Affairs at 949-713-8832, and return the recalled Standard 86mm Inserts immediately to Applied Medical, Attn: RGA# 60308783, 22872 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Customers with product return questions, were instructed to contact the Sales Operations Administrator, at (949) 713-8652 or by email at [email protected]. Customers with regulatory questions, were instructed to contact the Director, Regulatory Affairs, at (949) 713-8041 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Michigan; and countries of: Japan, Israel, and Singapore.

Quantity

20,247 units total