FDA Recall Terminated

da Vinci Dual Camera Controller, model number DC3000; Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Intuitive Surgical endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic instruments. It is intended for adult and pediatric use.

Recall: Z-1688-2013 · Initiated June 8, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1688-2013
Event Number
65590
Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FEI Number
3001675293
Product Code
NAY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
June 8, 2013
Posted
July 11, 2013
Terminated
January 22, 2014
Address
1266 Kifer Rd, Bldg 100, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086-5304

Description

da Vinci Dual Camera Controller, model number DC3000; Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Intuitive Surgical endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic instruments. It is intended for adult and pediatric use.

Reason

Factory testing on da Vinci Si Surgical Systems may not be in compliance with UL Standards as one of the testing devices was found to be working incorrectly.

Action

Intuitive Surgical sent an Urgent Device Correction notice dated July 15, 2013, to all affected customers by Federal Express.The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to ensure that all affected personnel were fully informed of the notification and that the notification should be forwarded to other managers within their facility. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached Acknowledgment Form to acknowledge receipt of the notification. Customers with questions were instructed to call Customer Service at 800-876-1310, Option 3. For questions regarding this recall call 408-523-2244.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including UT, CA, AZ, CO, FL, HI. MT, NY,TX and WA and one customer in Russia.

Quantity

30 total, all devices