Applied Medical Stealth Spring Clip Recall for Insufficient Vessel Occlusion
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling 2,240 units of Stealth Spring Clips due to a failure to provide sufficient occlusion of vessels during surgery.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a medical device with a significant functional defect that could lead to injury or property damage is rated as Severe (4).
Plain-English summary
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling 2,240 units of the Stealth Spring Clip 6mm latis (1/2 Force). The affected product is identified by Lot # 1359929, with a manufacture date of June 28, 2019, and an expiration date of June 26, 2024. The device is indicated for surgical clamping during cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and general surgery.
The recall was initiated because the cardiovascular clips failed to provide sufficient occlusion of the vessel. This defect could compromise the intended function of the device during surgical procedures.
The affected units were distributed worldwide, including nationwide distribution in the United States and in specific countries such as Austria, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Healthcare facilities and distributors should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/2 Force). REF/UDI::A1601/(01)00607915110567 - Product Usage: The device is indicated for surgical clamping during cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and general surgery.
- Manufacturer
- Applied Medical Resources Corp
- Affected units
- 2,240
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 (5)
- LOT # 1359929
- Manufacture Date June 28
- 2019
- Expiration Date June 26
- 2024
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Applied Medical Resources Corp under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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