Drug recall

Large Needle Driver, 8MM assembly of the da Vinci S IS1200 and da Vinci Si, IS2000. Manufactured by Intuitive…

FDA recall event 66918 · Class II · Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 66918
Recall numbers Z-0520-2014, Z-0521-2014
Recalling firm Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Large Needle Driver, 8MM assembly of the da Vinci S IS1200 and da Vinci Si, IS2000. Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, scalpels, forceps…, Mega Needle Driver, 8MM assembly of the da Vinci S IS1200 and da Vinci Si, IS2000. Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. EndoWrist Instruments, including scissors, scalpels, forceps…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Firm has become aware of the potential for detachment of the jaw insert for Large Needle Drivers and Mega Needle Drivers.
Initiation date Nov 15, 2013
Report date Dec 25, 2013
Termination date Sep 4, 2014
City Sunnyvale
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 3001675293

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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