FDA Recall Terminated

Senhance Surgical System, which includes: Manipulator Arm, ISU Configuration ( Catalog Number X9007708), Intelligent Surgical Unit (Catalog Number X9007696), and Cockpit, ISU Configuration (Catalog Number X9007707), Software (SW) version 2.7.4; robotic surgical system

Recall: Z-0170-2024 · Initiated September 15, 2023

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0170-2024
Event Number
93129
Firm
Asensus Surgical Inc
FEI Number
3007593944
Product Code
NAY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
September 15, 2023
Posted
October 30, 2023
Terminated
September 26, 2024
Address
1 Tw Alexander Dr, Ste 160, Durham, NC, 27709

Description

Senhance Surgical System, which includes: Manipulator Arm, ISU Configuration ( Catalog Number X9007708), Intelligent Surgical Unit (Catalog Number X9007696), and Cockpit, ISU Configuration (Catalog Number X9007707), Software (SW) version 2.7.4; robotic surgical system

Reason

Asensus Surgical has identified a malfunction that has occurred and may recur on the Senhance Surgical System. This issue presented itself as uncontrolled arm motion of the Laparoscope Instrument Actuator (LIA) where the LIA rotated continuously in one direction after the Surgeon removed the engagement of teleoperation on the Senhance System. There was no other uncontrolled arm motion observed.

Action

Asensus Surgical issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL to its consignees on 09/15/2023 by mail. The notice explained the problem, risk to health, and requested users to cease use of the device until software version 2.7.5 is installed.

Distribution

US: NJ, LA, FL, MN, IL, and Germany, Japan, Lithuania

Quantity

21 units