PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Direct Drive Clip Applier CA090, indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures. Distributed individually and in kits.

Reported: May 18, 2016 Initiated: April 1, 2016 #Z-1621-2016

Product Description

Direct Drive Clip Applier CA090, indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures. Distributed individually and in kits.

Reason for Recall

Increased customer complaints indicating inconsistent clip application; may lead to unoccluded vessels.

Details

Units Affected
559,274
Distribution
U.S. distribution to the following: IL, IN, WY, PA, CA, LA, MN, AZ, OH, OR, CT, WI, NC, AK, NE, MI, KS, FL, MN, TN, SC, MA, MD, KY, TX, GA, TX, NJ, MO, CO, MS, MT, ID, ME, VA, NY, UT, MI, AL, PR, NM, DE, OK, WA, DC, NH, AR Foreign distribution to the following; Australia, Spain, New Zealand, Italy, Israel, Estonia, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Netherlands, France, Kuwait, Korea, Qatar, Mexico, Switzerland, Austria, Bahrain, Lebanon, Brazil, Belgium, United Kingdom, Finland, Japan, Argentina, Ireland, Iran, Denmark, Norway, Colombia, Serbia, Uruguay, Sweden, Canada, Costa Rica, South Africa, Czech Republic, Chile, Finland, India, Thailand, Malaysia
Location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Direct Drive Clip Applier CA090, indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures. Distributed individually and in kits.. Recalled by Applied Medical Resources Corp. Units affected: 559,274.
Why was this product recalled?
Increased customer complaints indicating inconsistent clip application; may lead to unoccluded vessels.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 18, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1621-2016.