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8mm EndoWrist Bipolar Maryland Instrument, Part Number: 400172-04, Distributed and Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, I

FDA device recall Z-0660-2007 · posted 2007-03-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Reason for recall
The products were incorrectly programmed as training instruments, which allows for 30 uses (surgical procedures) instead of 10 uses.
Action taken
The firm initiated its recall in March 24, 2005, when the firm sent a letter via Federal Express mail to all 18 consignees, informing them of the issue, how to identify affected product, and instructions to return the affected instruments for a full credit. The form included a reply form that consignees were requested to fill out and return.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
NAY
Quantity affected
8
Distribution
Product was distributed to 12 consignees in the US, who received 19 instruments, in FL, IN, LA, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, TN and TX. In addition, 5 consignees outside the US received product as well, in Ita
Date initiated
2005-03-24
Date posted
2007-03-28
Date terminated
2007-11-28
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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