Recall Z-2348-2016— Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., initiated 2016-07-14, terminated 2017-01-03. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K140553. Product: STAPLER 45, IS4000, model number 470298 Gastroenterology/Urology: 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 anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).. Reason: 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.

Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-07-14
Terminated
2017-01-03
Firm location
Sunnyvale, CA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

STAPLER 45, IS4000, model number 470298 Gastroenterology/Urology: 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 anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).

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

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