ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0867-2025 ยท NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

8MM,MEDIUM-LARGE CLIP APPLIER,IS4000 REF 470327

DateJan 10, 2025 (initiated Dec 19, 2024)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonDue to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Root causeProcess change control
ActionOn 12/19/2024, the firm send via email an "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" Letter informing customer that Intuitive Surgical has become aware of an increase in complaints regarding frayed or broken cables on some da Vinci X and Xi reusable instruments. Customer are instructed to: 1. Customers can continue using the products in accordance with the user manual. 2. As a reminder, when using da Vinci X and Xi reusable instruments, follow the Inspection Before Use and Warnings listed in the manual provided with your system to inspect for any broken cables. Refer to Figures C and D for examples.
Quantity30,316
DistributionU.S. - Nation-wide. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebra
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