MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES EPIX® UNIVERSAL CLIP APPLIER; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	CA500
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Procedure performed: appendectomy.Event description: the insertion of the first clip went smoothly.However, when the surgeon attempted to insert a second clip, none emerged from the device despite several attempts to activate the handle.Additional information received from applied medical representative via email on 07apr26: correct lot number 1558942.Intervention: ni.Patient status: patient is fine.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The event device is anticipated to return to applied medical for evaluation.A follow-up report will be sent upon completion of the investigation.

• Brand Name: EPIX® UNIVERSAL CLIP APPLIER
• Common Device Name: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES; 22872 avenida empresa; rancho santa margarita CA 92688
• Manufacturer Contact: ashleigh mendez ; 22872 avenida empresa; rancho santa margarita, CA 92688 ; 9497135359
• MDR Report Key: 24901940
• Report Number: 2027111-2026-00499
• Device Sequence Number: 9900717
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00607915125318
• UDI-Public: (01)00607915125318
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K011236
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CA500
• Device Catalogue Number: 101474072
• Device Lot Number: 1558942
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown