8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.
Reported: June 5, 2013 Initiated: May 8, 2013 #Z-1432-2013
Product Description
8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.
Reason for Recall
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 697 - all products
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Venezuela.
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.. Recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc.. Units affected: 697 - all products.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 5, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1432-2013.
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