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Z-0669-2008

Intuitive brand da Vinci S, 5 mm Instrument Cannula Model/Part Number: 420011-02, Product is manufactured and...

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. / initiated 2007-11-19 / Terminated

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. began a recall of Intuitive brand da Vinci S, 5 mm Instrument Cannula Model/Part Number: 420011-02, Product is manufactured and distributed by Intuitive Surgical , 950 Kifer... on . The reason FDA records is "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". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0669-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Product
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
Product code
NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
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.
FDA root cause
Other
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.
Quantity in commerce
89 units
Distribution
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
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers Affected:  SA070902, SA071101, and SA071401