da Vinci S/Si EndoWrist 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors Model No. 420179-16 Product Usage: EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, s...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-3024-2018.
Monopolar Curved Scissor (MCS) instruments may be susceptible to developing cracks near the proximal edge of the extension tube. These cracks may fracture the plastic surrounding the instrument shaft, and may cause fragments of the extension tube to fall, including potentially into the patient.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-3024-2018.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-3024-2018.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Recall FAQ
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the subject of a cardiac devices safety report: da Vinci S/Si EndoWrist 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors Model No. 420179-16 Product Usage: EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, s.... The notice was published on August 15, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 23,064 units are potentially affected.