Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 19958 |
| Brand Name: | Applied Medical Laparoscopic Clip Applier |
| Model: | CA090 |
| Affected: | All lots and batches |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Applied Medical New Zealand Ltd 6/56 Pavilion Drive Mangere Auckland 2022 |
| Contact Information: | 09 275 8820 |
| Manufacturer: | Applied Medical Resources Corporation |
| Issue: | Manufacturer initiated recall of the CA090 Direct Drive® Clip Applier due to increased customer feedback indicating inconsistent clip application. Although malformed clips are typically readily apparent to the user, this failure mode may lead to un-occluded vessels. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 5/4/2016 |
