Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 12, 2013
Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for the 5 mm Cannula (PN 420011) and 5 mm Flared Cannula (PN 420262).
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalled da Vinci 5 mm Instrument Cannulae for use with the da Vinci S and Si Surgical Systems. … - a moderate-severity action.
da Vinci 5 mm Instrument Cannulae for use with the da Vinci S and Si Surgical Systems. … was recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in June 12, 2013. Reason: Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1463-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for th….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1463-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1463-2013) was formally reported on June 12, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 6, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sunnyvale, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2101 consignees.
The documented reason for this recall is: Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for the 5 mm Cannula (PN 420011) and 5 mm Flared Cannula (PN 420262). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2101 consignees
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
da Vinci 5 mm Instrument Cannulae for use with the da Vinci S and Si Surgical Systems. Used to establish a port of entry for Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist instruments,
Intuitive Surgical is implementing a voluntary Field Action to implement a modified inspection process for the 5 mm Cannula (PN 420011) and 5 mm Flared Cannula (PN 420262).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1463-2013 |
| Date reported | June 12, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 6, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Affected scope | 2101 consignees |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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