Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25879 |
| Brand Name: | Disposable Laparoscopic Grasper |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | C4130, Epix Latis Grasper 5mm x 35cm. Lot Numbers; 1364578, 1366453, 1371249, 1373050, 1373248, 1373249, 1373255, 1373260, 1373261, 1373262, 1373263, 1377363, 1377364, C4140, Epix Latis Grasper 5mm x 45cm. Lot Numbers; 1366454, 1371261, 1371262, 1373051, |
| 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: | The manufacturer has identied an issue with its Epix latis Gasper due to a potential for tissue to catch on a slightly protruding rivet on the distal end of the device, which may lead to tissue damage. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 31/3/2020 |
