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Health product recall

Large Needle and Mega Needle Drivers for Da Vinci systems (2013-11-15)

Starting date:
November 15, 2013
Posting date:
March 18, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-38277

Recalled Products

Large Needle and Mega Needle Drivers for Da Vinci systems 

Reason

A potential performance issue has been identified with the product from certain lots in which the carbide insert may break or become detached from the instrument.

Affected products

A. Large Needle Driver, Da Vinci Standard

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

400006

Companies
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical
1266 Kifer Road, Building 101
Sunnyvale
94086
California
UNITED STATES

B. Mega Needle Driver, Da Vinci Standard

Lot or serial number

M10090724
M10100429
M10100527
M10100713
M10101217
M10110117
M10110208
M10110811
M10110913

Model or catalog number

400194

Companies
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical
1266 Kifer Road, Building 101
Sunnyvale
94086
California
UNITED STATES

C. Mega Needle Driver, Da Vinci S And Da Vinci Si

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

420194

Companies
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical
1266 Kifer Road, Building 101
Sunnyvale
94086
California
UNITED STATES

D. Large Needle Driver, Da Vinci And Da Vinci Si

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer

Model or catalog number

420006

Companies
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical
1266 Kifer Road, Building 101
Sunnyvale
94086
California
UNITED STATES