Applied Medical Resources Corp: Applied Medical 15x100 mm Kii Optical Access Systems, Non-Threaded 6/Box, Model C0R37 Product Usage: Applied Medical's C0R36, C0R37, C0R38, and C0R39 trocars are diposable single-use devices indicated for use in general, abdominal, gynecological and thoraic minimally invasive surgeries. Trocars establish a path of entry through tissue planes and into internal spaces for purposes of inserting endoscopic instruments that are used to perform surgery on internal organs.

Recall number

Z-3067-2011

Recalling firm

Applied Medical Resources Corp

Product

Applied Medical 15x100 mm Kii Optical Access Systems, Non-Threaded 6/Box, Model C0R37 Product Usage: Applied Medical's C0R36, C0R37, C0R38, and C0R39 trocars are diposable single-use devices indicated for use in general, abdominal, gynecological and thoraic minimally invasive surgeries. Trocars establish a path of entry through tissue planes and into internal spaces for purposes of inserting endoscopic instruments that are used to perform surgery on internal organs.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2009-12-18

Posted

2011-08-24

Terminated

2011-09-06

Reason

The recall was expanded on December 22, 2009 to include four models: C0R36, C0R37, C0R38, and C0R39. Initially, Applied Medical conducted a voluntary recall on June 9, 2009 of two lot numbers, 1084426 and 1085506, of the 15 mm Kii non-threaded optical access system, model C0R36, due to a potential weakness in the cannula tip, possibly resulting in a tip breakage.

Root cause

Component design/selection

Action

Applied Medical Resources Corp. notified customers via an overnight "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated December 22, 2009. The letter informed customers of the recalled products, problem, and actions to be taken. The letter asked that the listed recalled products be returned immediately. The customers were asked to check their inventory, complete the attached Voluntary Recall Notification Confirmation Form and fax as per the instructions. The recall letter provided customers with a contact and telephone number for product return questions (1-949-713-8652) and a separate contact for regulatory questions (1-949-713-8369).

Quantity

13,791 units total

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide in the USA and to countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, and Switzerland.

Lot, serial or model codes

1077612, 1078134, 1079448, 1081556, 1082011, 1083371, 1084938, 1085509, 1087279, 1089638, 1088096, 1090841, 1091538, 1093144, 1097420

510(k) numbers

["K060096"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

GCJ

Firm FEI

2027111

Firm city

Rancho Santa Margarita

Firm state

CA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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