Reported May 4, 2016 · Terminated

EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi systems (IS4000) with p5 software. General…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 1266 Kifer Rd Bldg 100 · Sunnyvale, CA · 94086-5304

Is this the product you have?

  • EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi systems (IS4000) with p5 software
  • General SurgeryThe Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximations, ligation, electrocautery, suturing and delivery and placement of microware and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures and thoracoscopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures
Lot codes and dates
  • da Vinci systems with serial numbers
    • SK0036
    • SK0292
    • SK0650
    • SK0039
    • SK0293
    • SK0652
    • SK0057
    • SK0294
    • SK0653
    • SK0101
    • SK0326
    • SK0654
    • SK0106
    • SK0358
    • SK0665
    • SK0119
    • SK0360
    • SK0701
    • SK0143
    • SK0382
    • SK0702
    • SK0144
    • SK0408
    • SK0710
    • SK0146
    • SK0438
    • SK0722
    • SK0171
    • SK0456
    • SK0728
    • SK0173
    • SK0484
    • SK0181
    • SK0492
    • SK0216
    • SK0496
    • SK0230
    • SK0516
    • SK0233
    • SK0548
    • SK0237
    • SK0552
    • SK0238
    • SK0610
    • SK0263
    • SK0612
    • SK0286
    • SK0631
    • SK0291
    • SK0649
Amount recalled
43

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Potential for unexpected motion of the Xi Stapler jaws on the da Vinci Xi System with p5 software relating to a combination of the p5 software and the surgeon quickly transitioning from the clamp to the fire pedal during use.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 1, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:02 PM UTC

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