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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument for the da Vinci Si System Model Number: IS3000 Product Usage: For use with da Vinci Si System. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories fo

Reported: October 22, 2014 Initiated: September 18, 2014 #Z-0074-2015

Product Description

EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument for the da Vinci Si System Model Number: IS3000 Product Usage: For use with da Vinci Si System. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign and malignant tumors classified as TI and T2, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.

Reason for Recall

Intuitive is issuing an urgent product notice to all users of the EndoWrist Stapler 45 to discontinue use due to reports of inability to remove the stapler from tissue.

Details

Recalling Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Units Affected
1,034 Devices
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument for the da Vinci Si System Model Number: IS3000 Product Usage: For use with da Vinci Si System. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign and malignant tumors classified as TI and T2, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.. Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. Units affected: 1,034 Devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Intuitive is issuing an urgent product notice to all users of the EndoWrist Stapler 45 to discontinue use due to reports of inability to remove the stapler from tissue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 22, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0074-2015.