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Terminated

Intuitive brand da Vinci S, 5 mm Instrument Cannula Model/Part Number: 420011-02, Product is manufactured and distributed by Intuitive Surgical , 950 Kifer Road, Sunnyvale, CA

FDA Recall Z-0669-2008 · Posted 2008-01-31

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNAY
Date Initiated2007-11-19
Date Terminated2008-08-27
Product Quantity89 units

Reason for Recall

Sharp Edges: the 5mm Cannula may have a sharp edge on the inner diameter of the Cannula. The defective cannulae may cause particulate shavings to be skive (scraping) from the instrument shafts during surgery.

Firm Action

On 11/19/07, the firm issued Urgent Device Recall Notification letters via Federal Express to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall.

Root Cause

Other

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide: USA including states of AZ, CA, CT, DC, GA, lA, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, SD, TX, and VA and country of Hong Kong

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

View FDA Recall →

Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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