Recall Z-2350-2016

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · initiated July 14, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000, model number 470530; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 Reloads 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 is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.

Codes / lots: All

Reason for recall

An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a Stapler Firing Failed message as well as review of da Vinci Xi Surgical System logs found an increased trend

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Field Safety Notifications - Urgent Medical Device Corrections and Removal letters were sent on July 15, 2016 (dated July 14, 2016 advised users of the Stapler Firing Failed message and actions to take should the message be received.

Details

Recall number
Z-2350-2016
Initiated
July 14, 2016
Posted by FDA
August 5, 2016
Terminated
January 3, 2017
Product code
NAY – System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Quantity
2065 total
Distribution
US, including Puerto Rico and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, , Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-2348-2016 Class IISTAPLER 45, IS4000, model number 470298 Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical…An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a Stapler… 07/14/2016Terminated
Z-2349-2016 Class IISTAPLER 30, IS4000, model number 470430; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive…An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a Stapler… 07/14/2016Terminated