FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#128285

Product

Patient Side Cart Battery Box used in conjunction with the da Vinci A surgical system. Intuitive Surgical Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 94086

FDA product code
NAYSystem, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K050369, K081137
Affected lot / code info
Material number 371268-02 - al lots.

Why it was recalled

Patient Side Cart battery boxes may overheat in rare charging conditions, causing battery bulging.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

No notification was sent. Issue is being addressed during routine maintenance or through complaint process.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-27
Posted by FDA
2014-07-04
Terminated
2014-07-07
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #128285. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.