_Incident · Recall_

# Intuitive recalls da Vinci SynchroSeal instruments over risk of insufficient vessel seals

Canonical ID: `b8ee8e8e-1b36-4e7a-bebc-adecaf9dbf9b`

- **Occurred:** 2022-03-03
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Intuitive Surgical](/companies/intuitive-surgical.md) (id: `e5127536-0ff2-4f0e-8488-64994cb2ffc7`)

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci SynchroSeal sealing instrument over a risk of insufficient seals, a bleeding and hemostasis hazard. Sibling recall to the same-day Vessel Sealer Extend action. Approximately 47,972 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1210-2022, accessdata.fda.gov / openFDA enforcement.

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## Common questions

### What happened in Intuitive recalls da Vinci SynchroSeal instruments over risk of insufficient vessel seals?

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci SynchroSeal sealing instrument over a risk of insufficient seals, a bleeding and hemostasis hazard. Sibling recall to the same-day Vessel Sealer Extend action. Approximately 47,972 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1210-2022, accessdata.fda.gov / openFDA enforcement.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on March 3, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Intuitive recalls da Vinci SynchroSeal instruments over risk of insufficient vessel seals?

The incident is recorded as involving Intuitive Surgical on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Intuitive recalls da Vinci SynchroSeal instruments over risk of insufficient vessel seals?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Intuitive recalls da Vinci SynchroSeal instruments over risk of insufficient vessel seals?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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