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Class II Recall

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Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for da Vinici X da Vinci Xi Sureform 45 REF 480445 da Vinci X da Vinci Xi Suref by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. Reason: As a result of complaint data review, it identified tissue pushout events occurring during firing of the SureForm stapler when tissue is pushed distal.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0999-2022

Action Date

2022-05-04

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

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Lot/Code Info: Product Description/Model Numbers/UDI Code: Sureform 45 / 480445 / 00886874117583 Sureform 45 Curved-Tip / 480545 / 00886874117590 Sureform 60 / 480460 / 00886874115640 All Lots

Quantity Affected: 6,8881 boxes (or 413,286 individual units/6 instruments/box)

Reason for Recall

As a result of complaint data review, it identified tissue pushout events occurring during firing of the SureForm stapler when tissue is pushed distally within the jaws, rather than being held in place and transected. Overall rate of harm associated with bleeding of critical severity exceeds the predicted likelihood of harm as documented within Intuitives existing risk documentation.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-03-17

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 155 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has 124 FDA actions in our database, including 73 recalls and 51 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Intuitive Surgical, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Intuitive Surgical, Inc. have FDA actions?

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has 124 FDA actions in our database, including 73 recalls and 51 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0999-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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