ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1463-2013 ยท NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

da Vinci 5 mm Instrument Cannulae for use with the da Vinci S and Si Surgical Systems. Used to establish a port of entry for Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist instruments,

DateJun 5, 2013 (initiated May 6, 2013)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIntuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for the 5 mm Cannula (PN 420011) and 5 mm Flared Cannula (PN 420262).
Root causeUse error
ActionIntuitive Surgical sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated May 14, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact Customer Service at 800-876-1310 for questions regarding this notice.
Quantity2101 consignees
DistributionWorldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K050369INTUITIVE SURGICAL DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM, MODEL IS2000
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Apr 29, 2005
K1017435MM FLARED CANNULA MODEL 420262, 8MM FLARED CANNULA MODEL 420319
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Feb 4, 2011