8MM,MICRO BIPOLAR FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

FDA device recall Z-0431-2015 · posted 2014-11-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Reason for recall

Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface degradation of the housing and/or accelerate mechanical wear of the instrument.

Action taken

Urgent Medical Device Recall letters were sent to affected sites on November 3, 2014. Letters inform customers of the reason for recall, risk to health and the affected instrument. A table of all of the affected IS4000 instruments affected is attached to the letter indicating the part number and product name for each. Letters also inform customers that all instruments shipped since July 2014 are manufactured with a new material and not subject to recall. Customers are to take the following actions: 1. Ensure that all affected personnel are aware of the information. 2. Identify affected product in their possession 3. Contact ISI rep for replacement. 4. Complete and return the attached Acknowledgement From. Until replacement instruments are received, the old instruments may be used provided they do not show signs of degradation and that the reprocessing instructions are followed. Questions to 800-876-1310 Option 3 ( 6 am to 5 pm PST) or ics@intusurg.com.

Root cause

Labeling design

Status

Terminated

Product code

NAY

Quantity affected

509 Units, total all affected units

Distribution

US Distribution -- FL, TX, NY, NV, OR, IN, UT, and MA.

Date initiated

2014-11-03

Date posted

2014-11-25

Date terminated

2015-02-03

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

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