FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#116999

Product

IS3000 USER MANUAL for Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Si Surgical System and da Vinci Si-e Surgical System, Model SI3000. Arm drapes protect equipment from contamination.

FDA product code
NAYSystem, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K081137
Affected lot / code info
Model number 550650-05 (P8)

Why it was recalled

Revised instructions for users of the da Vinci S, Si and Si-e systems with additional information regarding sterile adapter engagement and instrument installation.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Intuitive Surgical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated April 1, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 800-876-1310 for questions regarding this letter.

Recalling firm

Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Address
1266 Kifer Rd, Bldg 100, Sunnyvale, California 94086-5304

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution.-USA (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-03-15
Posted by FDA
2013-04-13
Terminated
2014-09-04
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #116999. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.