ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0133-2023 ยท NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

da Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000) systems, which consists of finished devices Surgeon Console (SSC), Patient Cart (PSCART), Vision System (VSS)

DateOct 25, 2022 (initiated Sep 20, 2022)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonInadvertent energy delivery from surgical system instrument if 1) Force bipolar and bipolar instruments installed on system 2) Force bipolar connected to Force Triad generator, bipolar not connected to generator 3) Yellow pedal associated with force bipolar is pressed, released with head in surgeon console 4) Blue pedal associated with bipolar is pressed, resulting in force bipolar energy delivery
Root causeSoftware Design Change
ActionOn 09/20/22, correction notices were mailed to customers. Customers were advised of the following: 1) The system software version can be located on the Vision Cart Touchscreen in the Troubleshooting Tab. 2) Ensure all device users read and understand this notice. 3) Notice should be passed on to all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 4) Ensure proper instrument connections to the generator(s) and continue to follow all existing warnings and cautions found in user manuals 551400-15, USER MANUAL
Quantity162
DistributionUS: MS, PA, WI, KY, TN, MI, FL, GA, NC, NV, LA, OH, IL, MO, IN, CA, AK, MD, TX, IA, MA, NE, AZ, WA, CO, AL, SC
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
K171294da Vinci X Surgical System
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., May 26, 2017