Recall
Vacuum Source Tubing Set for the EndoWrist Stabilizer for da Vinci S (IS2000) and Si (IS3000); Part number 420187-05. The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stabilizer Instrument is intended to be used with the fourth arm of the da Vinci S…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 16 Feb 2015
- Status
- Recall terminated
- Why, in the FDA's words
- “There is the possibility that the Vacuum Source Tubing set for the Endo Wrist Stabilizer may have the outer pouch compromised during shipping, resulting in small pinholes which compromise the sterility of the pouches outer surface.”
- Recall began
- 16 Feb 2015
- Company
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- Device type
- Robot-assisted surgical systems (computer-controlled instruments) (NAY)
What it means
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The record
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