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CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000, model number 470530; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist S

FDA device recall Z-2350-2016 · posted 2016-08-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
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
Action taken
Field Safety Notifications - Urgent Medical Device Corrections and Removal letters were sent on July 15, 2016 (dated July 14, 2016 advised users of the Stapler Firing Failed message and actions to take should the message be received.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
NAY
Quantity affected
2065 total
Distribution
US, including Puerto Rico and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, ,
Date initiated
2016-07-14
Date posted
2016-08-05
Date terminated
2017-01-03
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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