BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Intuiitve Surgical da Vinci 8 mm EndoWrist Curved Scissors, in box. All lots. P/N 400178-01

    Recall: Z-0723-05 · Initiated March 9, 2005

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0723-05
    Event Number
    31360
    Firm
    Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
    FEI Number
    3001675293
    Product Code
    LRW
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    March 9, 2005
    Posted
    April 22, 2005
    Terminated
    May 13, 2005
    Address
    950 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086-5206

    Description

    Intuiitve Surgical da Vinci 8 mm EndoWrist Curved Scissors, in box. All lots. P/N 400178-01

    Reason

    Blades on the scissor may break and separate from the main unit as a result of corrosion damage.

    Action

    The firm has sent notification letters to its consignees on 03/09/2005. Consignees are requested to return the feedback form provided by Intuitive Surgical, via Federal Express.

    Distribution

    The product was distributed to 84 medical facilities, located throughout the US and Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Australia, Turkey and France.

    Quantity

    278 units have been distributed.