Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1812-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | May 21, 2015 |
| Quantity | 2,436 units |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
Official product description
Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping.
Why the product was recalled
The coating of the 5 mm Thoracic Grasper main tube may experience damage with the possibility of fragments of coating material dislodging and potentially falling into patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia,, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
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: Letter.
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