8mm Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electr
FDA device recall Z-1433-2013 · posted 2013-05-29 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
- Action taken
- Intuitive Surgical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated May 8, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact Customer Service at 800-876-1310 for questions regarding this notice.
- Root cause
- Device Design
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- NAY
- Quantity affected
- 697 - all products
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Repu
- Date initiated
- 2013-05-08
- Date posted
- 2013-05-29
- Date terminated
- 2014-02-18
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL BIPOLAR FORCEPS (K012833) | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2001-11-16 |