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Open, Classified

Ion Endoluminal System, REF: 380748-65

FDA Recall Z-2720-2024 · Posted 2024-08-23

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeEOQ
Date Initiated2024-07-12
Product Quantity3 units

Reason for Recall

There is a potential that the robotic system's instrument cart arm may contain screws that may potentially fail which could result in uncontrolled motion of a catheter inside a patient's airways.

Firm Action

On July 12, 2024, Intuitive issued a "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notification to affected consignees via E-Mail. 1. This notice needs to be passed on to all those who need to be aware within your organization or functions where the potentially affected devices have been transferred. 2. Please retain a copy of this letter, place a copy with your affected system, and keep the acknowledgement form for your files. 3. Complete the attached Acknowledgement Form immediately and return it via fax or email to Intuitive as instructed on the form. 4. An Intuitive Representative will schedule a site visit to perform replacement of the affected FIM assembly. Once replaced by the Intuitive Representative the Ion System can be used as designed. 5. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, regular mail, or fax.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ and CA.

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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