STAPLER 45, IS4000, model number 470298 Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 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).
FDA Recall Z-2348-2016 · Posted 2016-08-05
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Recalling FirmIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNAY
Date Initiated2016-07-14
Date Terminated2017-01-03
Product Quantity2065 total
Reason for Recall
An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a
Stapler Firing Failed message as well as review of da Vinci Xi Surgical System logs found an increased trend
Firm Action
Field Safety Notifications - Urgent Medical Device Corrections and Removal letters were sent on July 15, 2016 (dated July 14, 2016 advised users of the Stapler Firing Failed message and actions to take should the message be received.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
US, including Puerto Rico and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, , Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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