ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1460-2022 ยท NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Da Vinci X/Xi Large Clip Applier, Model 470230 Da Vinci X/Xi Medium-Large Clip Applier, Model 470327 Da Vinci X/Xi Small Clip Applier, Model 47401

DateJul 1, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to the potential for unexpected motion caused by the partial disengagement of the instrument from the system.
Root causeNonconforming Material/Component
ActionOn 07/01/2022, Intuitive Surgical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" Letter to customers via FedEx courier informing them there is the potential for unexpected motion while using the da Vinci S/Si and X/Xi Endowrist Clip Applier Instruments. This can happen when one of the da Vinci S/Si and X/Xi Clip Applier grip discs are disengaged from the sterile adapter disc during the engagement routine that occurs prior to insertion of the instrument into the cannula and into the patient. To mitigate this issue, Intuitive Surgical has developed a Clip Applier Manual Self-Test (Appendix A) that
Quantity90,628 Clip appliers
DistributionWorldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. The coun
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
K150837IS4000 Small Clip Applier, IS4000 Long Bipolar Forceps
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Apr 29, 2015