Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14638 |
| Brand Name: | Applied Medical Epix and Direct Drive Laparoscopic Graspers |
| Model: | Models: APP-C4130, APP-C4130-S |
| Affected: | Lot Numbers: 1145945, 1147900, 1148677, 1154637, 1159491, 1162504, 1168638, 1171631 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Obex Medical Ltd Level 3, 109 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket Auckland 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 656 539 |
| Manufacturer: | Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
| Issue: | If a great enough force is applied when the ratchet trigger is activated, there is a potential for the trigger to fracture and the jaws to remain in the closed position. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/5/2013 |
