Events

Recall of Device Recall Kii Shielded Bladed Access System

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
    63842
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0644-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-11-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-01-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-01-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114879
  • 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 CGJ
  • Reason
    Applied medical is conducting a voluntary recall on a specific lot number of its 12x150mm kii shielded bladed access systems. this is due to a potential for the blade to remain exposed after shield deployment. further use of any affected product should cease immediately. the affected model number is ctb71, and the affected lot is 1179107.
  • Action
    Applied Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall to all affected customers in November 2012. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected product, complete the attached Recall Notification Confirmation Form to acknowledge the recall and indcated any product their facility is returning. The Recall confirmation form should be returned to Applied Medical by emailing to recall60494844#applied medical.com or fax to 949-713-8832. Return affecte4d product and a copy of the confirmation form to Applied Medical. Customers with questions were instructed to call 949-713-8662. For questions regarding this recall 949-713-8662.

Device

Device Recall Kii Shielded Bladed Access System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Number: 1179107
  • Product Classification
    Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Toxicology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and France.
  • Product Description
    Laparoscope, general; plastic surgery || Used for general, abdominal, gynecological and thoracic minimally invasive surgical procedures to establish a path of entry or to gain access through tissue planes and/or potential spaces for endoscopic instruments.
  • 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