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IRK QRG for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System and Si-e. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 21, 2014 Intuitive Surgical Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part number 551979 - da Vinci S, Si and SI-e Part number 551980 - da Vinci Standard.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

IRK QRG for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System and Si-e. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part number 551979 - da Vinci S, Si and SI-e Part number 551980 - da Vinci Standard.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1972-2014

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