Applied Medical Resources
FDA adverse event reports naming Applied Medical Resources as the device manufacturer, with recall history from the live FDA recall database. Reporter-supplied name as filed: APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES.
- Total reports
- 7,636
- Deaths
- 22
- Injuries
- 549
- Malfunctions
- 6,738
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2011–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Top device categories
- Laparoscope, General & Plastic SurgeryGCJ3,306
- Clip, ImplantableFZP2,200
- Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & AccessoriesGEI750
- Laparoscope, Gynecologic (And Accessories)HET377
- Catheter, EmbolectomyDXE194
- Ring (Wound Protector), Drape Retention, InternalKGW177
- Clamp, VascularDXC141
- Laparoscopic Accessories, GynecologicNWV130
- Applier, Surgical, ClipGDO76
- Clip, VascularDSS47
Recent recalls
- 2026-01-02Open, ClassifiedNonconforming Material/Component
Kii Low Profile, Bladed Dual Pack , Qty. 1 5x55mm REF: CTB23
There is the potential for extended length of the blade obturator after assembly into the cannula and seal housing.
- 2024-03-27Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Epix Universal Clip Applier, REF: CA500, STERILEEO
Their is the potential that Universal Clip applier may not load clip after the trigger is actuated.
- 2024-03-27Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm
Epix Universal Clip Applier, REF: CA500, STERILEEO included within the following kit Reference Numbers: GK1003, AME Kit 54562 GK1004, KIT LAP CHOL DEN HOED 2, GK1005, K2550 - HPATECTOMIE ERASME, GK1011, K-19459, GK1014, K-18031 STANDARD KIT, GK1018, K-20735 STANDARD KIT, GK1033, AME STANDARD KIT 21-023, GK1044, KE39830 COLE, GK1047, AME STANDARD KIT 22-003, GK1063, AME STANDARD KIT 22-022, GK1068, AME STANDARD KIT 22-027, GK1071, AME STANDARD KIT 22-030, GK1083, AME STANDARD KIT 22-045, GK1094, AME STANDARD KIT 23-015, GK1096, AME STANDARD KIT 23-017, GK1101, AME STANDARD KIT 23-033, GK131, LAP CHOLE PROCEDURE PACK, GK153, TOTAL 5mm SOLUTION KIT 11, GK168, 10mm ACCESS/LIGATION/RETRIEVAL PK, GK258, AME STANDARD KIT 44, GK260, STANDARD SET 360 Z, GK307, CHOLE KIT 1, GK308, CHOLE KIT 15, GK320, CHOLE KIT 24, GK358, CHOLE KIT 22, GK360, CHOLE KIT 18, GK363, CHOLE KIT 31, GK364, CHOLE KIT 30, GK365, CHOLE KIT 28, GK368, CHOLE KIT 33, GK401, TOTAL 5mm SOLUTION KIT 41, GK402, TOTAL 5mm SOLUTION KIT 42, GK736, LAP. CHOLECYST. CLIP, GK738, STANDARD SET 112 F, GK739, STANDARD SET 397 F, GK834, K100796, GK835, KIT AME 55003, GK837, KIT K86656, GK857, KIT CHOLECYSTECTOMIE LOBBES, GK858, KIT KE284, GK861, KIT VESICULE 11MM CHA, GK874, LAP CHOLE KIT Z-THREAD, GK877, LAP CHOL KIT 5, GK878, SSMC LAP, CHOLE, KIT NO.1, GK879, SSMC LAP, CHOLE, KIT NO. 2, GK891, LAP-GALLE-SET, GK895, KIT HERES LAP CHOL 5MM, GK905, GALLKIT TORSBY SJUKHUS, GK920, K57569, GK921, K57526, GK924, K65251, GK962, LAP CHOL BOOM, GK965, URO- VARIKOCELEN+LYMPHEKTOMIESET, GK969, KIT LAP CHOL TOORENVLIET, GK980, KE78892 LAP PROSTATECTOMY 2, GK983, KIT KE 111515, GK987, LAP. CHOLE-SET LKH MURTAL, GK988, LAPCHOLE KIT ERASME VERSION 4, GK992, K8056 - KIT COLE, GK993, K116634, GK998, GALLEKIT VOSS, JK001, OLYMPUS KIT 1 (2XCTF03,1XCA500), JK003, OLYMPUS KIT 3 (2XCFF05, 1XCA500), JK004, OLYMPUS KIT 4 (2XCTR05, 1XCA500), K0880, DR. THAMES-LAP CHOLE, K0924, DR. COMPTON'S LAP CHOLE PACK, K2212, DR. MILLER LAP CHOLE KIT, K2440, LAP CHOLE KIT, K2607, BORLAND GASTRIC SLEEVE, K2640, LAP CHOLE KIT, K2656, SOUTH SUNFLOWER LAP CHOLE KIT, K2703, DR. AZAR LAP CHOLE PACK, K2705, DRS.GIROD & INGRAM LAP CHOLE PACK, K2797, LAP CHOLE PROCEDURAL PACK 1, K2903, LAP CHOLE KIT, K2922, KIT CLIP APPLIER, K2924, CLIP KIT A, K2925, CLIP KIT F, K2926, CLIP KIT F, K2927, CLIP KIT B, K2928, LAP CHOLE KIT, K2929, LAP CHOLE KIT, K2933, AM MENAT KIT # 0001, K2934, AM MENAT KIT # 0002
Their is the potential that Universal Clip applier may not load clip after the trigger is actuated.
- 2020-05-07TerminatedComponent change control
Python Embolectomy Catheters, Sterile EO, CE, Ref numbers/UDI: A4E01/(01)00607915113407; A4E02/(01)00607915113414; A4E03/(01)00607915113421; A4E04/(01)00607915113438; A4E05/(01)00607915113445; A4E06/(01)00607915113452; A4E08/(01)00607915113476; A4E09/(01)00607915113483
The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.
- 2020-05-07TerminatedComponent change control
Bard Embolectomy Catheter & 1 ml SYRINGE, REF numbers/UDI: CE0340DR/(01)H699CE0340DR10R; CE0380DR/(01)H699CE0380DR10V; CE0440DR/(01)H699CE0440DR10S; CE0480DR/(01)H699CE0480DR10W; CE0540DR/(01)H699CE0540DR10T; CE0580DR/(01)H699CE0580DR10X; CE0680DR/(01)H699CE0680DR10Y
The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.
- 2020-05-07TerminatedComponent change control
Applied Medical Dual Lumen Graft Cleaning Catheter & 1cc SYRINGE Nonpyrogenic, REF: A4GW6, 5F X 60cm, 9mm, Sterile EO, CE, UDI: (01)00607915111175
The firm has received reports of tip separation during usage of the catheters, which may expose patients to unintended dislodgement of the tip from the body of the catheter.
- 2017-06-14TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm
Kii Shielded Bladed trocars (CTB14), Kii Low profile trocars (CTB23), and Kii 5x55mm Optical Z-Thread Dual Pack (CTR14) trocars.
Due to possibility of insufficient sterilization.
- 2016-05-06TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component
Direct Drive Clip Applier CA090, indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures. Distributed individually and in kits.
Increased customer complaints indicating inconsistent clip application; may lead to unoccluded vessels.
- 2016-04-05TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component
CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Applied Medical Resources Corporation is recalling CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier, kit models STD GK258 AME Standard Kit 44, STD KIT GK213, AME Standard Kit 15, and STD KIT GK260, Standard Set 360 Z, which contain the affected CA500 lot, because of a potential loading mechanism nonconformance.
- 2016-04-05TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component
STD GK258, AME Standard Kit 44 Product Usage: The Epix disposable laparoscopic clip applier is indicated for ligation of tubular structures or vessels in laparoscopic and general surgical procedures.
Applied Medical Resources Corporation is recalling CA500 Epix Universal Clip Applier, kit models STD GK258 AME Standard Kit 44, STD KIT GK213, AME Standard Kit 15, and STD KIT GK260, Standard Set 360 Z, which contain the affected CA500 lot, because of a potential loading mechanism nonconformance.
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