PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator, 8 mm instrument; PN 480299-03; and SOFTWARE, EMBEDDED RLS, IS4000, A70_P6_B440; PN 610092-440. General and Plastic Surgery: The EndoWrist¿ Suction Irrigator is designed to be used in conjunction with an Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and compatible suction and irrigation sources and tubing sets for delivering fluid to the surgical site and for evacuation and aspiration of fluids. The instrument may also be used for retraction and blun

Reported: April 19, 2017 Initiated: March 31, 2017 #Z-1819-2017

Product Description

da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator, 8 mm instrument; PN 480299-03; and SOFTWARE, EMBEDDED RLS, IS4000, A70_P6_B440; PN 610092-440. General and Plastic Surgery: The EndoWrist¿ Suction Irrigator is designed to be used in conjunction with an Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and compatible suction and irrigation sources and tubing sets for delivering fluid to the surgical site and for evacuation and aspiration of fluids. The instrument may also be used for retraction and blunt dissection of tissue. The instrument tip is blunt and intended to contact tissue.

Reason for Recall

Intuitive Surgical has become aware that in specific scenarios with system software P6 and the da Vinci Xi Suction Irrigator (PN 480299-03), users can experience unexpected motion of a system arm.

Details

Recalling Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Units Affected
15 x 6 packs (90 units)
Distribution
US Only - one location each in AL, CO, KS, NV, NY, and 2 in TX
Location
Sunnyvale, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator, 8 mm instrument; PN 480299-03; and SOFTWARE, EMBEDDED RLS, IS4000, A70_P6_B440; PN 610092-440. General and Plastic Surgery: The EndoWrist¿ Suction Irrigator is designed to be used in conjunction with an Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and compatible suction and irrigation sources and tubing sets for delivering fluid to the surgical site and for evacuation and aspiration of fluids. The instrument may also be used for retraction and blunt dissection of tissue. The instrument tip is blunt and intended to contact tissue.. Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. Units affected: 15 x 6 packs (90 units).
Why was this product recalled?
Intuitive Surgical has become aware that in specific scenarios with system software P6 and the da Vinci Xi Suction Irrigator (PN 480299-03), users can experience unexpected motion of a system arm.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 19, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1819-2017.