Recall Z-0509-2020— Applied Medical Resources Corp

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Applied Medical Resources Corp, initiated 2018-12-12, terminated 2021-01-22. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K171684. Product: Epix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Probe with Smoke Evacuation is intended to deliver energy from an independent monopolar electrosurgical generator to cut and coagulate tissue during laparoscopic surgical procedures where the device is introduced into the body through a cannula. The device may be used for the evacuation of smoke created by electrosurgery at the surgical site.. Reason: Unintentional shifting of the tip insulation of the firm's electrosurgical probes..

Recalling firm
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-12-12
Terminated
2021-01-22
Firm location
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Epix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Probe with Smoke Evacuation is intended to deliver energy from an independent monopolar electrosurgical generator to cut and coagulate tissue during laparoscopic surgical procedures where the device is introduced into the body through a cannula. The device may be used for the evacuation of smoke created by electrosurgery at the surgical site.

Reason for recall

Unintentional shifting of the tip insulation of the firm's electrosurgical probes.

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