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).

Class I - Dangerous

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Recall Details

Company:
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
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
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-2348-2016

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