Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalls SEAL,IS4000 PORTS,12MM&STAPLER,BOX of 10; Model numbers: 470380-04, 470380-05, 470380-06; Part number:470380. The da Vi…

Recall date

May 9, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1837-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Sold / distributed

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, Switze…

Why it was recalled

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

SEAL,IS4000 PORTS,12MM&STAPLER,BOX of 10; Model numbers: 470380-04, 470380-05, 470380-06; Part number:470380. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System cannula seal is used with the cannula accessory and provides sterile 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 during a surgical procedure.