Recall Z-0433-2015

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · initiated November 3, 2014

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Codes / lots: Part number: 470172-05; All 8mm da Vinci Xi (IS4000) Surgical System instruments manufactured with white colored housings.

Reason for recall

Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface degradation of the housing and/or accelerate mechanical wear of the instrument.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling design

Action taken

Urgent Medical Device Recall letters were sent to affected sites on November 3, 2014. Letters inform customers of the reason for recall, risk to health and the affected instrument. A table of all of the affected IS4000 instruments affected is attached to the letter indicating the part number and product name for each. Letters also inform customers that all instruments shipped since July 2014 are manufactured with a new material and not subject to recall. Customers are to take the following actions: 1. Ensure that all affected personnel are aware of the information. 2. Identify affected product in their possession 3. Contact ISI rep for replacement. 4. Complete and return the attached Acknowledgement From. Until replacement instruments are received, the old instruments may be used provided they do not show signs of degradation and that the reprocessing instructions are followed. Questions to 800-876-1310 Option 3 ( 6 am to 5 pm PST) or ics@intusurg.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-0433-2015
Initiated
November 3, 2014
Posted by FDA
November 25, 2014
Terminated
February 3, 2015
Product code
NAY – System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Quantity
5-9 units - total all devices
Distribution
US Distribution -- FL, TX, NY, NV, OR, IN, UT, and MA.
Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0427-2015 Class II8MM,POTTS SCISSORS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions, can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0428-2015 Class II8MM,LARGE NEEDLE DRIVER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions, can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0429-2015 Class II8MM,BLACK DIAMOND MICRO FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0430-2015 Class II8MM,LONG TIP FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0431-2015 Class II8MM,MICRO BIPOLAR FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0432-2015 Class II8MM,PROGRASP FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0434-2015 Class II8MM MONOPOLAR CURVED SCISSORS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0435-2015 Class II8MM RESANO FORCEPS,; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0436-2015 Class II8MM PERMANENT CAUTERY HOOK,; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0437-2015 Class II8MM PERMANENT CAUTERY SPATULA,; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0438-2015 Class II8MM FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS,; Intended to assist in the accurate control of…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0439-2015 Class II8MM, TENACULUM FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0440-2015 Class II8MM, CARDIAC PROBE GRASPER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0441-2015 Class II8MM, LARGE HEM-O-LOK CLIP APPLIER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0442-2015 Class II8MM, ATRIAL RETRACTOR SHORT RIGHT ; Intended to assist in the accurate control of…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0443-2015 Class II8MM, DUAL BLADE RETRACTOR; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0444-2015 Class II8MM, MEGA SUTURECUT ND; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0445-2015 Class II8MM, SMALL GRASPING RETRACTOR ; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0446-2015 Class II8MM,MEDIUM-LARGE CLIP APPLIER ; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0447-2015 Class II8MM, CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated
Z-0448-2015 Class II8MM, TIP-UP FENESTRATED GRASPER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive…Deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface… 11/03/2014Terminated