Events

Recall of Device Recall Surgical Clamp Inserts

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
    59416
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3004-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-03-07
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-08-11
  • 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=102720
  • 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
    Clamp, vascular - Product Code DXC
  • 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 cjacobson@appliedmedical.com. Customers with regulatory questions, were instructed to contact the Director, Regulatory Affairs, at (949) 713-8041 or by e-mail at sfehrenbacher@appliedmedical.com.

Device

Device Recall Surgical Clamp Inserts
  • Model / Serial
    1114700,1117956,1122073,1128221, 1130157,1133116
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • 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.
  • Product 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.
  • 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