da Vinci Xi Surgical System, IS4000; ASSY,DISTAL SUJ,OUTER,IS4000, Material number: 380663-20 a...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1303-2015 — Class II — March 3, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1303-2015 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | March 3, 2015 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 167 total affected da Vinci XI systems |
Product Description
da Vinci Xi Surgical System, IS4000; ASSY,DISTAL SUJ,OUTER,IS4000, Material number: 380663-20 and 380663-21. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endocopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for edoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximations, ligation, electrocautery, suturing and delivery and placement of microware and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic labaroscopic surgical procedures, general thorascopic surgical procedures and thorascopically-assisted cardiotomy procedures.
Reason for Recall
Correction due to a fault that causes distal SUJ (DSUJ) failures that indicates a mismatch between the positions reported by the redundant position sensors on one of the patient cart arm joints.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Lot / Code Information
Material number: 380663-20; Serial numbers: 1311140532, 1311140035, 1311140475, 1311140424, 1311140196, 1311140146, 1311140252, 1311140010, 1311140289, 1311140578, 1311140435, 1311140349, 1311140411, 1311140389, 1311140156, 1311140198, 1311140452, 1311140186, 1311140554 1311140335, 1311140249. Material number 380663-21: Serial numbers: 1311140047, 1311140541, 1311140181, 1311140352 1311140023, 1311140165, 1311140159, 1311140126, 1311140571, 1311140397, 1311140130, 1311140318, 1311140180, 1311140151 1311140375, 1311140428, 1311140528, 1311140263, 1311140169 1311140443, 1311140537, 1311140544, 1311140419, 1311140006 1311140583, 1311140173, 1311140154.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.