FDA Device recall Z-3025-2018
da Vinci X/Xi EndoWrist 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors Model No. 470179-14 Product Usage: EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, scalpel…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2018-09-19
On 2018-09-19 the FDA classified a Class II recall of da Vinci X/Xi EndoWrist 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors Model No. 470179-14 Product Usage: EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, scalpel… by Intuitive Surgical, citing monopolar Curved Scissor (MCS) instruments may be susceptible to developing cracks near the proximal edge of the extension tube. These cracks may fracture the plastic surrounding….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-3025-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2018-08-15 |
| Published | 2018-09-19 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Intuitive Surgical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
da Vinci X/Xi EndoWrist 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors Model No. 470179-14 Product Usage: EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, scalpels, forceps, needle drivers and electrocautery are intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including: grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery and suturing. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign and malignant tumors classified as TI and T2, and for benign base of tongue resection procedures, general thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended to be used by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.
Reason
Monopolar Curved Scissor (MCS) instruments may be susceptible to developing cracks near the proximal edge of the extension tube. These cracks may fracture the plastic surrounding the instrument shaft, and may cause fragments of the extension tube to fall, including potentially into the patient.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Number 47179-14 Device Listing D215864 UDI Number 00886874112298 Lot Numbers: S11160307 N11171009 N10171010…Model Number 47179-14 Device Listing D215864 UDI Number 00886874112298 Lot Numbers: S11160307 N11171009 N10171010 N10171012 N10180219 N10180214 N10180212 N10180220 N10180221 N10171017 N10180213 N10180215 T10180212 N11180212 T10180208 N10171002 N10170921 N10171023 N10171018 N10170819 N10170818 N10170911 N10170807 N10170808 N10170914 N10171016 N10170718 N10171019 N10171005 N10171009 N10171004 N10171003 N11170911 N10170927 N10170926 N10170815 N11170922 N11170912 N10170809 N10170814 N10170925 N10170922 N10170728 N10170713 N10170912 N10170614 N10170906 N10170824 N10170703 N10170816 N10170811 T10170720 N10170727 N10170724 N10170712 N10170803 N10170721 N10170802 N10170602 N10170720 N10170620 N10170719 N10170801 N10170714 N10170619 N10170711 S10170525 N10170626 N10170613 N11170513 N10170706 N11170223 N10170531 N10170628 N10170612 N10170629 S10170705 S10170523 N10170616 N10170605 N10170615 N10170307 N10170622 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3025-2018%22
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