Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15849 |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Large and Mega Needle Driver Endowrist Instruments |
| Model: | Models: INS-420006, INS-420194, INS-400006, INS-400194 |
| Affected: | Manufactured between July 2007 and October 2011 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Issue: | Intuitive Surgical has become aware of the potential for detachment of the jaw insert for Large Needle Drivers and Mega Needle Drivers. If a jaw insert detaches during surgery, this could result in a device fragment falling into the patient. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/12/2013 |
