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Terminated

SEAL,IS4000 PORTS,5MM-8MM,BOX of 10; Model numbers: 470361-03, 470361-04, 470361-05, 470361-06; Part number: 470361. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System cannula sterile single use disposable cap for each cannula . When attached to the cannula, the seal maintains insufflation when the cannula is empty and when the instrument is inserted in the patient during a surgical procedure.

FDA Recall Z-1836-2016 · Posted 2016-05-27

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeGCY
Date Initiated2016-05-09
Date Terminated2016-11-01
Product Quantity46, 191 boxes - total both sizes

Reason for Recall

Potential for particulates in insufflation stopcocks on the da Vinci Xi Surgical System cannula seals. The particulates could be introduced into the cannula lumen when insufflation is connected during a surgical procedure.

Firm Action

Upon discovery of the issue, Intuitive sent Urgent Product Safety Notices to all customers by e-mail to initially alert them of the situation. This will be followed by a formal letter that is scheduled to arrive on May 23, 2016. Both notification request that users Do NOT use the da Vinci Xi 5 mm8 mm Universal Cannula Seal or the da Vinci Xi 12 mm & Stapler Universal Cannula Seal for insufflation, or open the stopcock during intracardiac procedures.

Root Cause

Manufacturing material removal

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution. US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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