Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kits
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kits because misinterpretation of instructions may result in tool damage.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies the hazard as potential damage to the tool due to misinterpretation of instructions, with no mention of patient injury, illness, or death. This aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation issues or cosmetic defects where no adverse health consequences are reported.
Plain-English summary
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling the da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK), model number 470298, part number 381391-01. The recall involves 2,059 units shipped in all languages.
The recall was initiated because Intuitive Surgical determined that misinterpretation of the instructions provided on the IS4000 Stapler Release Kit instruction card may result in damage to the tool. The device is intended for use with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System for general, thoracic, gynecologic, and urologic surgery.
The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations. Intuitive Surgical is the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Korean SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿
- Manufacturer
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,059
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 (1)
- Part number: 381391-01
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 16 recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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