Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

STAPLER 45 Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Due to An increase in the number of da Vinci...

Date: July 14, 2016
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

STAPLER 45, IS4000, model number 470298 Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist¿ Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).

Quantity: 2065 total

Why Was This Recalled?

An increase in the number of da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler complaints where the customer experienced a Stapler Firing Failed message as well as review of da Vinci Xi Surgical System logs found an increased trend

Where Was This Sold?

US, including Puerto Rico and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, , Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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