The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2751-2015·Announced 2015-09-16

Intuitive Surgical Recalls da Vinci Si Single-Site Clip Appliers

Intuitive Surgical is recalling 17,617 da Vinci Si Single-Site Clip Appliers because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position during use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a mechanical failure (jaws fixed in closed position) in a surgical instrument where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 17,617 units of the Medium-Large Clip Applier used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000). The affected model numbers are 428053-12 and 428053-15, and the recall includes all lots. These instruments are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, and other surgical procedures during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

The recall is being conducted because, in certain circumstances, the jaws of the grip actuated instruments may become fixed in a closed position. This defect could potentially interfere with the intended surgical function of the device.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States and internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Panama, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Healthcare facilities and users should stop using the affected instruments and contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Medium -Large Clip Applier; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428053-12, 428053-15. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained ph
Affected units
17,617

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 (3)

  • Model numbers: 428053-12
  • 428053-15.
  • all lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →