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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalls 8mm Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use el
Recalled June 5, 2013 · FDA recall Z-1433-2013 · Intuitive Surgical
Hazard
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments. · FDA Class II
Units
697 - all products
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Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Venezuela.
Description
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
Product
8mm Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.
Manufacturer(s)
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →