Events

Recall of daVinci TORS Indication of Use

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Intuitive Surgical, Inc..

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A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    65072
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1426-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-10-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-05-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-05-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=117833
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System,surgical,computer controlled instrument - Product Code NAY
  • Reason
    Promotional literature for use of the da vinci system for thyroidectomy, which had not been approved with a change to the 510(k).
  • Action
    Intuitive sent a notification letter on October 17, 2011 by email to all consigness whose email address were on file. Also a copy of the letter was sent by registered mail on February 8, 2012 to all surgeons whose addresses were on file. The letters informed consignees that Intuitive Surgical were in the process of reviewing labeling for the da Vinci System in regard to use for thyroidectomy procedures. During this period, Intuitive will not provide or facilitate any promotional, training, case observations, proctoring or in case procedural support for use of the da Vinci System in conjunction with thyroidectomy procedures. The letters recommend consulting the institution policy regarding use of approved or cleared medical devices for procedures that are not specified in the labeled indication for use. Questions may be directed to customer service at 1-877-408-3872.

Device

daVinci TORS Indication of Use
  • Model / Serial
    NA - marketing and promotional only.
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    USA Nationwide distribution
  • Product Description
    Thyroidectomy Indication for the da Vinci Surgical Systems; || Product Usage: || da Vinci Thyroidectomy offers a minimally invasive surgery for both partial and total thyroidectomy procedures, including endoscopic and video assisted procedure that are preferable to conventional (open) procedures that utilize a cervical incision because they leave no visible neck scar.
  • Manufacturer
    Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Manufacturer

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 1266 Kifer Rd Bldg 100, Sunnyvale CA 94086-5304
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Intuitive Surgical Inc
  • Source
    USFDA