FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#66936

Product

Intuitive brand da Vinci S, 5 mm Instrument Cannula Model/Part Number: 420011-02, Product is manufactured and distributed by Intuitive Surgical , 950 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA

FDA product code
NAYSystem, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K050369
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers Affected:  SA070902, SA071101, and SA071401

Why it was recalled

Sharp Edges: the 5mm Cannula may have a sharp edge on the inner diameter of the Cannula. The defective cannulae may cause particulate shavings to be skive (scraping) from the instrument shafts during surgery.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

On 11/19/07, the firm issued Urgent Device Recall Notification letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.

Recalling firm

Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Address
950 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, California 94086-5206

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide: USA including states of AZ, CA, CT, DC, GA, lA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, SD, TX, and VA and country of Hong Kong

Timeline

Recall initiated
2007-11-19
Posted by FDA
2008-01-31
Terminated
2008-08-27
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #66936. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.