Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 22971 |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Instrument Release Kit (Wrench) |
| Model: | da Vinci® Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has developed an improved da Vinci Xi and da Vinci XR SRK tool. The new SRK tool design 1. Reduces the likelihood of SRK tool breakage; and 2. Does not change the instructions for use. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 11/5/2018 |
