Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Mfg by: Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Product Usage: Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Endo Wrist Instruments and Accessories. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended for use for trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2930-2011
- Event Number
- 59300
- Firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3001675293
- Product Code
- NAY
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- July 5, 2011
- Posted
- August 3, 2011
- Terminated
- September 2, 2011
- Address
- 1266 Kifer Rd, Bldg 100, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086-5304
Description
Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Mfg by: Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Product Usage: Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Endo Wrist Instruments and Accessories. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). It is intended for use for trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative, specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.
Potential failure of the retention component of the Master Tool Manipulator (MTM) of the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Si Surgical System which could cause uncontrolled movement.
Intuitive Surgical sent an "URGENT- MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated July 1, 2011 to all affected customers. Customers were asked to complete the attached response form and return as per the instructions. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter reinforce to customers to follow the product labeling WARNING. The letter states that all affected customers sites will be receiving a call from a Customer Support staff to schedule a retrofit of the component. A letter was also sent to non affected customers to inform them of the urgent medical device correction and actions to be taken. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-876-1310 or for Outside United States call +41 21 821 2020.
Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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