Applied Medical Resources recalls STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm surgical clips due to potential failure to properly close blood vessels during surgery, risking bleeding. The recall covers specific lot numbers manufactured between July 2019 and July 2024.
Failure of cardiovascular clips to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel.
Applied Medical Resources is recalling STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm surgical clips because they may not properly close blood vessels during surgery, potentially causing bleeding. This recall affects specific lot numbers produced between July 2019 and July 2024.
The clips may fail to seal blood vessels properly during surgery, which could lead to uncontrolled bleeding. This is a cardiovascular clip that's intended for use in surgical procedures where precise vessel occlusion is critical.
Surgical patients and healthcare professionals who used the recalled STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm clips during procedures between July 2019 and July 2024 are most at risk of bleeding complications.
Check for the product name 'STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm' with lot number 1360163, manufactured on July 3, 2019, and expiring July 3, 2024. The device is non-sterile and used for surgical clamping during cardiovascular procedures.
Verify the lot number 1360163 and expiration date of July 3, 2024 on the device packaging.
The recall is due to a potential failure of the clips to provide sufficient occlusion of blood vessels during surgery, which could lead to bleeding.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected users.
The recall indicates a risk of inadequate vessel occlusion, so it is not recommended for use without confirming it is not recalled.
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-2037-2020 — Applied Medical Resources Applied Medical Resources Hello, I own a Applied Medical Resources that is covered by recall Z-2037-2020 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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