On 14-sep-2023, intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) received fda voluntary report with mdr report #mw5145177 stating: "three (3) incidents of a sureform 45 stapler instrument malfunctioning and misfiring and in the last 4 months.Lot #t10221003 ref (b)(4), exp: 10/31/2024.Reference reports: mw5145175, mw5145176.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation is in progress to determine the cause of this reported event.Additional information is being gathered to determine the contribution of the device to the customer reported issue.Note: refer to medwatch report (mdr) with patient identifier #(b)(6) for mdr submission of the event referencing fda voluntary report mw5145175.Note: refer to medwatch report (mdr) with patient identifier # (b)(6) for mdr submission of the event referencing fda voluntary report mw5145176.