FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2013
da Vinci Vision System Cart, a component of the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000; Y1903 Illuminator (Illuminator + Lamp Module); Y1902 Replacement Lamp Modules. Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. As a component of the IS3000 da Vinci Si Surgical System, the 3DHD Vision System provides a high resolution image for the surgeon (at the 3D viewer) and the patient-side assistant (at the touchscreen). The 3DHD endoscope assembly (endoscope and camera head) can be used manually (that is, han
Intuitive has identified that the metalized coating on the IS3000 HD lamp module may be incompatible with the illuminator control board, leading to an erroneous red Preventive Mai…
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalled da Vinci Vision System Cart, a component of the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000; Y19… - a low-severity action.
da Vinci Vision System Cart, a component of the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000; Y19… was recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in November 13, 2013. Reason: Intuitive has identified that the metalized coating on the IS3000 HD lamp module may be incompatible with the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0146-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-Intuitive has identified that the metalized coating on the IS3000 HD lamp module may be incompatible with the….
- Low
- severity level
- Class III
- classification
- November 13, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0146-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Product description
da Vinci Vision System Cart, a component of the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000; Y1903 Illuminator (Illuminator + Lamp Module); Y1902 Replacement Lamp Modules. Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. As a component of the IS3000 da Vinci Si Surgical System, the 3DHD Vision System provides a high resolution image for the surgeon (at the 3D viewer) and the patient-side assistant (at the touchscreen). The 3DHD endoscope assembly (endoscope and camera head) can be used manually (that is, handheld, as with a traditional endoscopy cart) or can be mounted on the camera arm to assist with preoperative exploration. Also integrated in the Vision System Cart is the Illuminator. The illuminator has a single light source attached to the endoscopy assembly by the light guide cable. It provides illumination inside the body for vision of the surgical field. The Illuminator monitors the life left on the lamp module and notifies the customer when replacement is recommended.
Reason for recall
Intuitive has identified that the metalized coating on the IS3000 HD lamp module may be incompatible with the illuminator control board, leading to an erroneous red Preventive Maintenance Message that shows up on monitors.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0146-2014 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 21, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Affected scope | Standalone: 161 units; With Vision Starter Kit: 240 units; With IS3000 Vision Cart: 283 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally tAustralia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, *Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, N… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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