The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1959-2019·Announced 2019-07-17

Applied Medical Recalls Kii Fios First Entry Devices for Sterility Concerns

Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling Kii Fios First Entry devices because they may not have met sterility requirements, potentially exposing patients to infectious agents.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (infection risk from non-sterile device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling Kii Fios First Entry devices (5 x 75 mm, REF CFF05, Lot 1330981, Exp: July 15, 2021). The recall involves 2,016 units that were distributed worldwide, including in the United States, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, France, and Finland.

The recall was initiated because the product may not have met sterility requirements. The use of a non-sterile device on a patient may expose the patient to infectious agents. The devices are indicated for use in general, abdominal, gynecological, and thoracic minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected devices immediately. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Kii Fios First Entry, 5 X 75 mm, RX only, REF CFF05 Qty: 6, Sterile R, Lot: 1330981, Exp: July 15, 2021, Applied Medical Resource Corp. Product Usage: Kii Fios first entry is indicated for use in general, abdominal, gynecological and thoracic minimally invasive surgical pro
Affected units
2,016

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot: 1330981
  • Exp: July 15
  • 2021 UDI: 0 0607915 12312 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.