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Recall of Device Recall IS4000 da Vinci Xi Endoscope accessory

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

What is this?

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
    68531
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1870-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-06-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-06-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-07-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=128147
  • 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
    In some procedures when using the endoscope in conjunction with the is4000 (da vinci xi) system, the surgical view has an orange-yellow tint which can make it hard to differentiate between tissue.
  • Action
    Medical Device Recall notifications were sent to the 4 affected sites on June 11, 2014. Letters describe the problem and the potential health risk. The two model numbers of the endoscope are listed and the statement that ISI will perform a software upgrade to the da Vinci System and replace the endoscopes. Letters request that the following actions take place: - Ensure that all appropriate personnel are fully informed of the information provided in the notification letter. - Complete and return the acknowledgement form using instructions provided. - Retain a copy of The letter for your records. Intuitive representatives will schedule a site visit to provide the re-calibrated endoscope, update the software and ensure that it is properly integrated with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. Questions or concerns may be directed to Intuitive Customer Service at 800-876-1310.

Device

Device Recall IS4000 da Vinci Xi Endoscope accessory
  • Model / Serial
    470027-20
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed in the states of FL, TX, and NY.
  • Product Description
    IS4000 da Vinci Xi - Endoscope accessory; || 30 Degree, 8mm Endoscope. || Intuitive Surgical Inc.
  • 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