FDA Recall Terminated

Intuitive brand da Vinci S Surgical System, Endoscopic Instrument Control System, Model IS2000 with Isolation Transformer (P/N: 952012) and Vision Cart (Model: VS2000), Distributed and Manufactured by: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 950 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA

Recall: Z-0152-2008 · Initiated October 4, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0152-2008
Event Number
45518
Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FEI Number
3001675293
Product Code
NAY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
October 4, 2007
Posted
February 22, 2008
Terminated
March 31, 2011
Address
950 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086-5206

Description

Intuitive brand da Vinci S Surgical System, Endoscopic Instrument Control System, Model IS2000 with Isolation Transformer (P/N: 952012) and Vision Cart (Model: VS2000), Distributed and Manufactured by: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 950 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA

Reason

Under-Rated Fuses -- The Firm may have installed incorrect fuses. The daVinci Surgical System Vision Cart's isolation transformer requires a 10A fuse for 115V operation or a 5A fuse for 230V operation. Operation of this product with the use of an under-rated fuse will result in failure of the fuse and a loss of power to the vision cart, including the loss of power to any ancillary equipment that

Action

A product recall was initiated on October 4, 2007. Direct and Distributor consignees were sent an Important Product Notice, via electronic mail on October 5, 2007. The firm plans on sending a Field Service Engineer to inspect the system and make any necessary corrections.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution --- USA including states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, PR, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WI, and countries of Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

Quantity

63 total units