Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers Recalled by Applied Medical Resources Corp Due to Applied Medical is conducting a voluntary recall on...

Date: May 1, 2013
Company: Applied Medical Resources Corp
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Applied Medical Resources Corp directly.

Affected Products

Applied Medicals Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers, Model Numbers C4130 and C4140. Used for grasping and manipulating tissue during general or laparoscopic surgery.

Quantity: 127,305 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Applied Medical is conducting a voluntary recall on specific lot numbers of its Epix¿ and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers. When the ratchet trigger is activated, if a great enough force is applied, there is a potential for the trigger to fracture and the jaws to remain in the closed position. The likelihood of this situation to occur and result in permanent patient injury is highly unlikely;

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Applied Medical Resources Corp

Applied Medical Resources Corp has 30 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report