Events

Recall of Device Recall STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Intuitive Surgical, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    76754
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1728-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-03-15
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=154124
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System,surgical,computer controlled instrument - Product Code NAY
  • Reason
    Intuitive surgical has become aware and further investigation has determined that misinterpretation of instructions provided on the is4000 stapler release kit instruction card may result damage of the tool.
  • Action
    Intuitive sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction (ISIFA2017-02-C) letter dated March 16, 2017 were sent by FED EX to be received on March 17, 2017. Letters advised users of the reason for the notification, risk to health, affected products with part numbers and a copy of Appendix A - proper use of the Stapler Release Kit (SRK). Customers were instructed to distribute a copy of the letter to all users at their facility, follow all instructions using the Instrument Release Kit (IRK) tool to finish manually unclamping the stapler and return the SRK to Intuitive Surgical through the Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process. Customers were also instructed to log into the da Vinci Online Community Field Action resource (US only) to read or complete any request actions related to this issue. In the case where the da Vinci online resource cannot be used (including outside he US), complete the attached Acknowledgement Form and return it via fax to Intuitive Surgical as instructed on the form. Customers were asked to retain a copy of the letter with their Stapler User Manual and the acknowledgement form for their files. If you need further information or support concerning this notification , please contact Intuitive Surgical Customer Service at the numbers listed below: ¿ North and South America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (4 AM to 5 PM PST) or mail: customersupport-servicesupport@intusurg.com ¿ Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8 AM to 6 PM CET) or ics@intusurg.com ¿ South Korea: 02-3271-3200 (9 AM to 6 PM KSTJ) ¿ Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 03-5575-1362 (9 AM to 6 PM JST) For questions regarding this recall call 408-523-2100.

Device

Device Recall STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Part number: 381401-01
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela
  • Product Description
    STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. || da Vinci Xi Spanish 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¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).
  • Manufacturer
    Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Manufacturer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 1266 Kifer Rd Bldg 100, Sunnyvale CA 94086-5304
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Intuitive Surgical Inc
  • Source
    USFDA