Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0404-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Quantity | 60 units |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
Official product description
daVinci X EndoWrist(R) Stapler 45, REF 470298 Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads, and other Stapler Accessories (including the bladeless obturators) are intended to be used with the da Vinci Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection, and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with the same staple line or tissue buttressing material (natural synthetic).
Why the product was recalled
Specific da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 45 instruments are potentially impacted by a variation in the manufacturing process. In affected instruments, there is a possibility that the Stapler Release Kit (SRK) Wrench interface feature accessed through release hole 2 is manufactured to an incorrect dimension, which may prevent the SRK Wrench from being able to manually unclamp the instrument.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
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