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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping.

Reported: June 24, 2015 Initiated: May 21, 2015 #Z-1812-2015

Product Description

Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping.

Reason for Recall

The coating of the 5 mm Thoracic Grasper main tube may experience damage with the possibility of fragments of coating material dislodging and potentially falling into patient.

Details

Recalling Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Units Affected
2,436 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia,, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping.. Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. Units affected: 2,436 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The coating of the 5 mm Thoracic Grasper main tube may experience damage with the possibility of fragments of coating material dislodging and potentially falling into patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 24, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1812-2015.