FDA recall record

Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi recall — FDA Z-1568-2016

Potential for unexpected motion of the Xi Stapler jaws on the da Vinci Xi System with p5 software relating to a combination of the p5 software and the…

Class IIclassification
Z-1568-2016official record ID
May 4, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1568-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
Report dateMay 4, 2016
Recall initiation dateMar 25, 2016
Quantity43
LocationSunnyvale, CA, United States

Official product description

EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi systems (IS4000) with p5 software. General Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximations, ligation, electrocautery, suturing and delivery and placement of microware and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures.

Why the product was recalled

Potential for unexpected motion of the Xi Stapler jaws on the da Vinci Xi System with p5 software relating to a combination of the p5 software and the surgeon quickly transitioning from the clamp to the fire pedal during use.

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: WI, FL, OH, TX, CA, AZ, IL, MD, MN, NY, OK, HI, MO, IA, KS, PA, and AL.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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