EndoWrist One Vessel Sealer, 8MM, IS4000, 6 pack used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1142-2015 — Class II — February 11, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1142-2015 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | February 11, 2015 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 3282 - total both part numbers |
Product Description
EndoWrist One Vessel Sealer, 8MM, IS4000, 6 pack used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System Xi IS4000. The EndoWrist Vessel Sealer is a bipolar electrosurgical instrument for use with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System and the ERBE VIO dV electrosurgical generator. It is intended for grasping and blunt dissection of tissue and for bipolar coagulation and mechanical transection of vessels up to 7 mm in diameter and tissue bundles that fit in the jaws of the instrument.
Reason for Recall
Intuitive Surgical has identified the potential for a certain, small portion of Vessel Sealers to exhibit interference in the back of the instrument grips due to manufacturing variability in some jaws.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Information
PN 480322-04, Lot numbers: S10140730 S10140904 S10141007 S10141103 S10140805 S10140912 S10141009 S10141111 S10140814 S10140916 S10141015 S10141118 S10140824 S10140923 S10141020 S10141125 S10140827 S10141001 S10141028.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.