[Recalled] STAPLER,IS4000; Model number 470298; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical Sy
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | STAPLER,IS4000; Model number 470298; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 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 anast |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2675-2016 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 14 July 2016 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Field failures were reported related to the da Vinci Xi Surgical System EndoWrist Stapler 45 and 30 instruments having an interruption in shaft rotation and / or instrument jaws not opening.
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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