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Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reload Blue, Model 48645B-03, 12 reloads/box.

Recall number
Z-2380-2018
Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Product
da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reload Blue, Model 48645B-03, 12 reloads/box.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-04-23
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-07-15
Reason
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISI) has recently become aware of an issue with the da Vinci Xi Stapler 45 Blue and Green Reloads that may be missing a component of the knife mechanism. Without this component, the reload knife will not move and cut tissue when the stapler is fired.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISI) conducted the recall and notified customers via letter "Field Safety Notice Urgent Medical Device Notification" sent the week of April 23, 2018. The letter notified customers of the recall, reason for field action, risk to health, affected products, Actions to be taken by the Customer/User, Actions to be taken by Intuitive Surgical, and Further Information and Support: If you need further information or support concerning this Medical Device Notification , please contact your Clinical Sales Representative or 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: customerservice@intusurg.com. "Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8AM 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).
Quantity
7337
Distribution
U.S., foreign and government accounts. Foreign: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China (Hong Kong), Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI: 00886874112878. Device expiration: 10/14/2017 02/21/2020
510(k) numbers
["K140553"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
GDW
Firm FEI
3001675293
Firm city
Sunnyvale
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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