Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1226-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 11, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Quantity | 706 units |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
Official product description
Vacuum Source Tubing Set for the EndoWrist Stabilizer for da Vinci S (IS2000) and Si (IS3000); Part number 420187-05. The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stabilizer Instrument is intended to be used with the fourth arm of the da Vinci S Surgical System. The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stabilizer Instrument is intended to stabilize the epicardial surface of the non-arrested heart during coronary artery surgery.
Why the product was recalled
There is the possibility that the Vacuum Source Tubing set for the Endo Wrist Stabilizer may have the outer pouch compromised during shipping, resulting in small pinholes which compromise the sterility of the pouches outer surface.
Distribution information
US and Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, 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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