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EPIX LAPAROSCOPIC GRASPER

Received Feb 23, 2026

Report 2027111-2026-00394 · MDR key 24423446

Device

Generic name

Laparoscopic Accessories, Gynecologic

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVENT UNIT WAS NOT RETURNED TO APPLIED MEDICAL FOR EVALUATION. AS THE EVENT UNIT WAS NOT RETURNED, TESTING TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE DETAILS SURROUNDING THE EVENT WERE REVIEWED AND THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE EVENT IS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. APPLIED MEDICAL HAS PERFORMED A HISTORICAL TREND ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF PRODUCTION RECORDS AND NO RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION WAS IDENTIFIED.

Description of Event or Problem

EVENT DATE UNKNOWN. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: UNKNOWN. EVENT DESCRIPTION: DURING TREATMENT, PAD CAME OFF THE GRASPER. WERE UNSURE IF IT WAS LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT, IF IT WAS IDENTIFIABLE VIA X-RAY. INTERVENTION: UNK. PATIENT STATUS: UNK.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVENT UNIT IS NOT BEING RETURNED FOR EVALUATION, AND NO LOT NUMBER HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO APPLIED MEDICAL. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem

EVENT DATE UNKNOWN PROCEDURE PERFORMED: UNKNOWN. EVENT DESCRIPTION: DURING TREATMENT, PAD CAME OFF THE GRASPER. WERE UNSURE IF IT WAS LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT, IF IT WAS IDENTIFIABLE VIA X-RAY. INTERVENTION: UNK, PATIENT STATUS: UNK.