Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 99,753 reusable da Vinci S and Si surgical instruments, including scissors, graspers, needle drivers, and retractors, due to an increase in reports of broken or frayed grip cables. These mechanical tungsten cables are responsible for moving the instrument's jaws during surgery; if they fail, the instrument may lose function or break during a procedure. This recall affects various models including Monopolar Curved Scissors, Double Fenestrated Graspers, Mega Needle Drivers, and Grasping Retractors manufactured in the United States and distributed worldwide.
A broken or frayed grip cable can cause the surgical instrument to become unresponsive or malfunction during a procedure, potentially leading to surgical delays, unintended tissue damage, or the need for additional medical intervention to retrieve broken components.
EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments including blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories.
Double Fenestrated Grasper
Mega Needle Driver
Grasping Retractor
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