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da Vinci 5 mm Flared Instrument Cannulae for use with the da Vinci S and Si Surgical Systems. Used to establish a port o

FDA device recall Z-1464-2013 · posted 2013-06-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for the 5 mm Cannula (PN 420011) and 5 mm Flared Cannula (PN 420262).
Action taken
Intuitive Surgical sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated May 14, 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
Use error
Status
Terminated
Product code
NAY
Quantity affected
2101 consignees
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2013-05-06
Date posted
2013-06-05
Date terminated
2014-04-15
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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