Applied Medical Resources recalls Epix Latis Graspers with a slightly protruding rivet that may cause tissue damage during surgery. Affected units have specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
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 Epix Latis Graspers that may have a slightly protruding rivet. This could cause tissue damage during surgical procedures if the rivet catches on tissue.
The grasper may have a slightly protruding rivet at the distal end that can catch on tissue during surgery. This could lead to tissue damage if the rivet interferes with the surgical procedure.
Surgical professionals using the Epix Latis Grasper during procedures. The risk is low as the hazard is specific to surgical use and not general consumer products.
Check for the Epix Latis Grasper model with the serial number (UDI) (01)00607915110154. Affected units have specific batch numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
Identify the product by checking the serial number (UDI) (01)00607915110154 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall indicates a potential risk of tissue damage, so affected units should be checked and handled according to the recall instructions.
Affected batch numbers include 1366454, 1371261, 1371262, 1373051, 1373256, and 1376369 with specific expiration dates.
Check the serial number (UDI) (01)00607915110154 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice for affected units.
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-2159-2020 — Applied Medical Resources Applied Medical Resources Hello, I own a Applied Medical Resources that is covered by recall Z-2159-2020 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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