Surgical Instruments

Laser Peripherals LLC is recalling DBLF-60-2 Bare Laser due to a mislabeling that indicated a sterility expiration date as '2016-16' as opposed to the intended date of '2016-06'.

Lack of Sterility Assurance

Potential for sample misidentification.

Potential for sample misidentification.

Patient Side Cart battery boxes may overheat in rare charging conditions, causing battery bulging.

Aesculap Inc. (AIC (USA)) has initiated a voluntary recall of Dafilon Black 10/0 (0.2) 15 cm DRm4 non-sterile non-absorbable polyamide Surgical Suture due to a labeling issue. Box labels do state non-sterile; however there is an additional label that is affixed on the box that states the product is sterile.

Problem with low adhesion of the tubing to luer connection which may lead to a separation of the extension set while in use.

STERIS engineering analysis has determined the D1 pressure switch in the hydraulic column manifold does not adequately detect pressure level. If one or more of the table floor lock feet become unlocked due to the loss of hydraulic pressure, there is a potential for the table hand control to incorrectly indicate that the floor lock feet are locked.

Manufacturing variation in the grip assembly of the Large Clip applier which can lead to the instrument jamming during insertion when used with the 8 mm cannula or with certain reducer accessories..

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Potential for the Fenestrated Grasper Tip jaw to break when force is applied to the jaw

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

Multiple updates to User Manuals, Instructions for Use (IFU), Quick Reference Guides (QRG), and Instrument Release Kits (IRK) for use with the da Vinci Surgical System, instruments and accessories. Removal of the Emergency Grip Release Wrench, part number 710142.

All lots of B37 Replacement Screws are being recalled due to potential mislabeling where the package may not contain the screws identified on the label.