Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428056-12, 428056-13. The Intuitive Su
FDA device recall Z-2753-2015 · posted 2015-09-10 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- In certain circumstances involving select da Vinci Si Single-Site instruments, the jaws of grip actuated instruments may become fixed in a closed position.
- Action taken
- Intuitive Surgical sent an Urgent Device Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Ensure that all affected personnel are fully informed of this notice. Forward this notice to your Risk Manager, OR Director, Purchasing Manager, Biomedical Engineering staff and members of your medical staff who perform da Vinci Surgery procedures. 2. Replace any instrument that shows signs of damage and contact Intuitive Surgical Customer Service. 3. Complete and return the attached Acknowledgment Form to Intuitive Surgical using the instructions provided. 4. Please retain a copy of this notice as well as the attached instructions with your Single-Site User Manual. If you need further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your Clinical Sales Representative or contact Intuitive Surgical Customer Service at the numbers listed below: North and South America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (6 AM to 5 PM PST) or mail: customersupport-servicesupport@intusurg.com Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8 AM to 6 PM CET) or ics@intusurg.com South Korea: 02-3271-3200 (9 AM to 6 PM KSTJ) Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 003-5575-1362 (9 AM to 6 PM JST) For questions regarding this recall call 408-523-2100.
- Root cause
- Device Design
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- NAY
- Quantity affected
- 89 total units
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Panama,
- Date initiated
- 2015-08-08
- Date posted
- 2015-09-10
- Date terminated
- 2015-12-03
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DA VINCI SINGLE-SITE INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES (K122532) | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2013-07-30 |
| DA VINCI SINGLE-SITE PERMANENT CAUTERY HOOK (K130726) | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2013-06-07 |
| INTUTIVE SURGICAL DA VINCI SINGLE SITE INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES (K112208) | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2011-12-08 |