Events

Recall of Device Recall Direct Drive Grasper

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Applied Medical Resources Corp.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    59367
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2987-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-06-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-08-10
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-03-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=102417
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery - Product Code GCJ
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because applied medical has confirmed specific lot numbers of the direct drive¿ grasper (model numbers c4130 and c4140) due to a potential weakness in the locking trigger, which could result in the trigger fracturing and the jaw locking in the closed position.
  • Action
    Applied Medical sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 22, to all affected consignees. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. Consignees were instructed to check their inventory for the recalled products and returned immediately as per the instructions. The letter instructs consignees to complete the attached Voluntary Recall Notification Confirmation Form and fax it to Regulatory Affairs at 949-713-8832 or email it to recall60342148@appliedmedical.com. For questions pertaining to product return contact Chris Jacobson, Sales Operations Administrator, at (949) 713-8652 or by email at cjacobson@appliedmedical.com. For regulatory questions contact Susan Fehrenbacher at (949) 713-8041 or by email at sfehrenbacker@appliedmedical.com.

Device

Device Recall Direct Drive Grasper
  • Model / Serial
    C4140, 5MM X 45CM DIRECT DRIVE GRASPER 10/BX:  1109789, 1110338, 1120502, 1121622, 1122986, 1125449, 1126857, 1128330, 1128927, 1129474, 1130990, 1131764, 1132586, 1136813, 1137334, 1139969, 1141463, 1142396, 1143131.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the state of Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, India, Israel, Jordon, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Qatar, Singapore, , South Africa, South Korea, Saudi Arabia. Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Direct Drive Grasper, Model number C4140, 5MM X 45CM DIRECT DRIVE || GRASPER 10/BX || Intended Usage: The grasper is indicated for grasping and manipulating tissue during general or laparoscopic surgery. The instrument is not intended for use when minimally invasive techniques are contraindicated. Complications which have been reported secondary to surgical grasping and manipulation include, but are not limited to: local trauma, injury, and tissue necrosis.
  • Manufacturer
    Applied Medical Resources Corp

Manufacturer

Applied Medical Resources Corp
  • Manufacturer Address
    Applied Medical Resources Corp, 22872 Avenida Empresa # 3, Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688-2650
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Applied Medical Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA