Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14736 |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Instruments Hot Shears- Monopolar Curved Scissors |
| Model: | INS-420179 and INS-400179 |
| Affected: | -09 and -10 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has identified a potential for some units of the Monopolar Curved Scissors (MCS) to develop very small cracks.("micro-cracks") near the distal (scissor) end. This may create a pathway for electrosurgical energy to leak to tissue and potentially cause thermal injury. There is alos a risk that procedure time may be increased if the device needs to be replaced during surgery. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 30/5/2013 |
