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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Stapler Addendum for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System.

Reported: July 9, 2014 Initiated: May 21, 2014 #Z-1968-2014

Product Description

Stapler Addendum for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System.

Reason for Recall

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Details

Recalling Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Units Affected
All distributed prior to June 2014
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guadeloupe, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Philippines, Indonesia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stapler Addendum for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System.. Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. Units affected: All distributed prior to June 2014.
Why was this product recalled?
Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 9, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1968-2014.