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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalls EndoWrist Stapler System User Manual Addendum and Wall Chart; The EndoWrist Stapler 45 System and EndoWrist Stapler

Recalled August 20, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2171-2014 · Intuitive Surgical

Hazard
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 · FDA Class II
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Distribution to Florida and South Carolina

Description

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

Product
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).
Manufacturer(s)
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov