Database updated: 3 November 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 29122 |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive - Endoscopic control system |
| Model: | All da Vinci Xi.X Vessel Sealer Extend and SynchroSeal |
| 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 become aware that placing excessive tissue in the instrument jaws of the Vessel Sealer Extend or SynchroSeal instruments prior to sealing and transection can result in an insufficient seal resulting in either immediate or delayed bleeding. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 16/3/2022 |
