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Terminated

da Vinci Dual Camera Controller, model number DC3000; Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Intuitive Surgical endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic instruments. It is intended for adult and pediatric use.

FDA Recall Z-1688-2013 · Posted 2013-07-11

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNAY
Date Initiated2013-06-08
Date Terminated2014-01-22
Product Quantity30 total, all devices

Reason for Recall

Factory testing on da Vinci Si Surgical Systems may not be in compliance with UL Standards as one of the testing devices was found to be working incorrectly.

Firm Action

Intuitive Surgical sent an Urgent Device Correction notice dated July 15, 2013, to all affected customers by Federal Express.The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to ensure that all affected personnel were fully informed of the notification and that the notification should be forwarded to other managers within their facility. Customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached Acknowledgment Form to acknowledge receipt of the notification. Customers with questions were instructed to call Customer Service at 800-876-1310, Option 3. For questions regarding this recall call 408-523-2244.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA including UT, CA, AZ, CO, FL, HI. MT, NY,TX and WA and one customer in Russia.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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