FDA (Devices) recall action 80318
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISI) has recently become aware of an issue with the da Vinci Xi Stapler 45 Blue and Green Reloads that may be missing a component of the knife mechanism. Without this component, the reload knife will not move and cut tissue when the stapler is fired.
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Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi Stapler 45 Reloads because a missing knife mechanism component may prevent the device from cutting tissue during surgery.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi Stapler 45 Reloads because a missing knife mechanism component may prevent the device from cutting tissue.