Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

EndoWrist Stapler System User Manual Addendum and Wall Chart Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Due to Changes were made to the Stapler EndoWrist Stapler...

Date: June 2, 2014
Company: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Intuitive Surgical, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

EndoWrist Stapler System User Manual Addendum and Wall Chart; The EndoWrist Stapler 45 System and EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (Model IS3000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Gynecologic and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material (natural or synthetic).

Quantity: 2

Why Was This Recalled?

Changes were made to the Stapler EndoWrist Stapler 45 System Instruments and Accessories User Manual Addendum (550986-03) and the EndoWrist Stapler 45 Wall Chart (PN 551524-01) in which the pH range specification for the enzymatic cleaner used throughout the cleaning process was modified from pH-neutral to pH-neutral to mild alkaline (mild alkaline is defined as pHd11). Mild Alkaline enzymatic

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution to Florida and South Carolina

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has 244 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report