FDA Recall Terminated

Crocodile Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428059-12, 428059-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with the da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories, including graspers, dissectors, scissors, suction irrigators, monopolar cautery, 5 mm curved cannulae, 5 mm and 10 mm straight cannulae, flexible blunt obturators, and the 5 mm Single-Site Port.

Recall: Z-2755-2015 · Initiated August 8, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2755-2015
Event Number
72036
Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FEI Number
3001675293
Product Code
NAY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 8, 2015
Posted
September 10, 2015
Terminated
December 3, 2015
Address
1266 Kifer Rd, Bldg 100, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086-5304

Description

Crocodile Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428059-12, 428059-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with the da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories, including graspers, dissectors, scissors, suction irrigators, monopolar cautery, 5 mm curved cannulae, 5 mm and 10 mm straight cannulae, flexible blunt obturators, and the 5 mm Single-Site Port.

Reason

In certain circumstances involving select da Vinci Si Single-Site instruments, the jaws of grip actuated instruments may become fixed in a closed position.

Action

Intuitive Surgical sent an Urgent Device Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Ensure that all affected personnel are fully informed of this notice. Forward this notice to your Risk Manager, OR Director, Purchasing Manager, Biomedical Engineering staff and members of your medical staff who perform da Vinci Surgery procedures. 2. Replace any instrument that shows signs of damage and contact Intuitive Surgical Customer Service. 3. Complete and return the attached Acknowledgment Form to Intuitive Surgical using the instructions provided. 4. Please retain a copy of this notice as well as the attached instructions with your Single-Site User Manual. If you need further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your Clinical Sales Representative or contact Intuitive Surgical Customer Service at the numbers listed below: North and South America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (6 AM to 5 PM PST) or mail: [email protected] Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8 AM to 6 PM CET) or [email protected] South Korea: 02-3271-3200 (9 AM to 6 PM KSTJ) Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 003-5575-1362 (9 AM to 6 PM JST) For questions regarding this recall call 408-523-2100.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Monaco, Netherlands, Panama, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Quantity

15,834 total units