Applied Medical Resources recalls Clip Applier Kit REF K2887 due to potential tissue damage from a protruding rivet. Affected units have specific batch numbers and UDI codes.
There may be a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the laparoscopic grasper which has the potential for tissue to catch on it during use and lead to tissue damage.
Applied Medical Resources is recalling a Clip Applier Kit (REF K2887) because a small protruding rivet might catch on tissue during surgery, causing damage. This is a safety issue for medical professionals using the device.
The kit has a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end that could catch on tissue during use. This might cause tissue damage if the rivet becomes entangled during surgery.
Medical professionals who use the Clip Applier Kit for surgical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific batch numbers of the product.
Check for the product name 'Clip Applier Kit', reference number K2887, and batch numbers 1380797 or 1382197. The unique device identifier (UDI) is (01)30607915139132(17)220822(30)1(10).
Identify the batch numbers (1380797 or 1382197) and UDI code (01)30607915139132(17)220822(30)1(10) to confirm if your kit is affected.
The recall is for a potential risk of tissue damage during surgery, but it is not an immediate safety hazard for most users.
Check for batch numbers 1380797 or 1382197 and the UDI code (01)30607915139132(17)220822(30)1(10) on the product label.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Applied Medical Resources to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2161-2020 — Applied Medical Resources Applied Medical Resources Hello, I own a Applied Medical Resources that is covered by recall Z-2161-2020 from Applied Medical Resources. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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