FDA recall record

Intuitive Surgical STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model recall — FDA Z-1716-2017

Intuitive Surgical has become aware and further investigation has determined that misinterpretation of instructions provided on the IS4000 Stapler Release…

Class IIclassification
Z-1716-2017official record ID
Apr 12, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1716-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
Report dateApr 12, 2017
Recall initiation dateMar 15, 2017
Quantity2059 shipped - all languages
LocationSunnyvale, CA, United States

Official product description

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Czech SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi 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 staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).

Why the product was recalled

Intuitive Surgical has become aware and further investigation has determined that misinterpretation of instructions provided on the IS4000 Stapler Release Kit instruction card may result damage of the tool.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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