ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0431-2015 ยท NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

8MM,MICRO BIPOLAR FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

DateNov 25, 2014 (initiated Nov 3, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDeviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions can cause surface degradation of the housing and/or accelerate mechanical wear of the instrument.
Root causeLabeling design
ActionUrgent Medical Device Recall letters were sent to affected sites on November 3, 2014. Letters inform customers of the reason for recall, risk to health and the affected instrument. A table of all of the affected IS4000 instruments affected is attached to the letter indicating the part number and product name for each. Letters also inform customers that all instruments shipped since July 2014 are manufactured with a new material and not subject to recall. Customers are to take the following actions: 1. Ensure that all affected personnel are aware of the information. 2. Identify affected produ
Quantity509 Units, total all affected units
DistributionUS Distribution -- FL, TX, NY, NV, OR, IN, UT, and MA.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K131861DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM, ENDOWRIST INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Mar 28, 2014