The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0074-2015·Announced 2014-10-22

Intuitive Surgical Recalls EndoWrist Stapler 45 Instruments

Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,034 EndoWrist Stapler 45 instruments because they may not be removable from tissue.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a surgical instrument that cannot be removed from tissue, which constitutes a significant injury risk during surgery.

Plain-English summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 1,034 EndoWrist Stapler 45 instruments (Model Number IS3000) for the da Vinci Si System. The recall covers all lots of the instrument, specifically part numbers PN 410298-06, -07, -08, and -09. The devices were distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was issued due to reports that the stapler cannot be removed from tissue. This issue poses a risk to patients during surgical procedures.

Healthcare facilities and users of the EndoWrist Stapler 45 should discontinue use of the affected instruments immediately. Intuitive Surgical has issued an urgent product notice to all users regarding this defect.

The recalled product

Product
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 I
Affected units
1,034

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument
  • Model Number: IS3000 Part Number: PN 410298-06
  • -07
  • -08
  • -09 All Lots.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.