Reported Jan 16, 2013 · Terminated

Laparoscope, general; plastic surgery Used for general, abdominal, gynecological and thoracic minimally invasive…

Applied Medical Resources Corp.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Applied Medical Resources Corp · 22872 Avenida Empresa # 3 · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · 92688-2650

Is this the product you have?

  • 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.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Number1179107
Amount recalled
72 units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jan 16, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:50 PM UTC

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