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Epix Grasper (2020-03-11) — recall 63327

Health Canada — Medical Devices · Canada · 2020-04-17 · Type II

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Agency
Health Canada — Medical Devices
Recall identifier
63327
Date of alert
2020-04-17
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Authority classification
Type II
Notice type
recall
Product category
Medical devices
Product type
Medical devices
Reported risk: Southmedic Inc. Is conducting a voluntary recall of specific lot numbers of applied medical's Epix laparoscopic grasper, C4130 and C4140, and procedural packs containing these models, which includes K0880 laproscopic cholecystectomy kit and K2887 clip applier kit, due to the potential for tissue to catch on a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the device, which may lead to tissue damage.
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/epix-grasper-2020-03-11

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