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      "state": "CA",
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      "classification": "Class II",
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      "product_type": "Devices",
      "event_id": "65216",
      "recalling_firm": "Intuitive Surgical, Inc.",
      "address_1": "1266 Kifer Rd Bldg 100",
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      "product_description": "8 mm Monopolar Curved Scissors (a.k.a. Hot Shears)    Manufactured and Distributed by:  Intuitive Surgical  Sunny vale, CA      The EndoWrist Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument is a multiple-use endoscopic instrument utilizing a single use, tip cover accessory, to be used in conjunction with the Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System.",
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      "reason_for_recall": "Intuitive Surgical has identified a potential for some units of the Monopolar curved Scissors version 09 and 10 instruments to develop very small cracks near the distal end. This may create a pathway for electrosurgical energy to leak to tissue and potentially cause thermal injury.",
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