Applied Medical Resources Corp: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-2159-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Epix latis GRASPER, 5mm x 45 cm, REF: C4140, Qty: 10, Sterile R, CE, Rx ONLY, UDI: (01)00607915110154

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 17, 2020

Date Posted: June 3, 2020

Recall Number: Z-2159-2020

Event ID: 85436

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4320 units

Code Information:

Batch: 1366454/ Expiration Date: August 25, 2022; Batch: 1371261/Expiration Date: October 7, 2022; Batch: 1371262/Expiration Date: October 14, 2022; Batch: 1373051/Expiration Date: October 29, 2022; Batch: 1373256/Expiration Date: December 1, 2022; Batch: 1376369/Expiration Date: December 10, 2022

Distribution Pattern:

US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated