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Patient Cart used in conjunction with the da Vinci S surgical and SI System. Intuitive Surgical 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyval

FDA device recall Z-0139-2014 · posted 2013-11-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Reason for recall
Increased number of complaints regarding fluid entering the patient card base of the da Vinci S and SI systems.
Action taken
Intuitive Surgical Inc sent an Product Notification to all affected customers via email on November 30, 2012. E-mail notifications advised users of an addendum to the User Manual for Covering the Patient Cart column that provided a recommended method for covering the da Vinci patient cart column to prevent splashing on the cart during a procedure. The addendum was attached to the e-mail and is available online. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-876-1310. Outside the United States call +41 21 821 2020 or +800.0821.2020
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
NAY
Quantity affected
1754 patient carts
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Puerto Rico and the countries of Australia, Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France,
Date initiated
0012-11-30
Date posted
2013-11-04
Date terminated
2013-11-04
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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INTUITIVE SURGICAL DA VINCI SI SURGICAL SYSTEM: MODEL IS3000 (K081137)Intuitive Surgical, Inc.2009-02-18
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