Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1949-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Quantity | 310 |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA, United States |
Official product description
INSTRUMENT ARM DRAPE, IS4000, 20 PACK; used on the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.
Why the product was recalled
Field Safety Notification to advise of an issue that may occur involving the combination of the da Vinci Xi Drapes and Xi instruments. A pinched drape may cause a message on the Vision Cart touchscreen - Missing reload error.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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