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FDA device recall Z-2339-2012 · posted 2012-09-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Reason for recall
There is potential for the sterility of the product to be compromised.
Action taken
Intuitive Surgical sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated August 9, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. An Acknowledgement Form was included for customers to complete and return via fax to (408) 716-3040. Contact Customer Service at 1-800-876-1310 for questions regarding this recall.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
NAY
Quantity affected
11,121 Boxes
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Australia, Canada, and Lebanon
Date initiated
2012-08-09
Date posted
2012-09-10
Date terminated
2012-12-31
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

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