Intuitive Surgical recalls Da Vinci 5 dV5 Tower NIR handheld camera (model 380746) due to unintentional activation during normal surgical workflow transitions, potentially causing unintended illumination. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Due to unintentionally activated near infrared handheld camera when attempting to turn off illumination during normal clinical workflow transitions, particularly when switching from the handheld camera to the robotic endoscope.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling the Da Vinci 5 dV5 Tower NIR handheld camera (model 380746) because it can unintentionally activate during normal surgical workflow transitions, particularly when switching from the handheld camera to the robotic endoscope. This could cause unintended illumination that might interfere with surgery.
The NIR handheld camera can unintentionally activate when switching from the handheld camera to the robotic endoscope during normal surgical workflow transitions. This unintended activation may cause the camera to illuminate, potentially interfering with the surgical procedure.
Surgical teams using the Da Vinci 5 system with the affected NIR handheld camera (model 380746) are most at risk. The recall applies to specific units with listed serial numbers.
Check if your Da Vinci 5 dV5 Tower has the model number 380746 and the listed serial numbers (many are provided in the recall notice). The product is part of the da Vinci 5 system.
Verify if your Da Vinci 5 dV5 Tower has the model number 380746 and one of the listed serial numbers.
The NIR handheld camera can unintentionally activate when switching from the handheld camera to the robotic endoscope during normal surgical workflow transitions, potentially causing unintended illumination that might interfere with surgery.
Check if your Da Vinci 5 dV5 Tower has the model number 380746 and one of the listed serial numbers. If it does, you should contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.
The recall notice does not specify a fix or remedy; it only lists affected units and instructions to check status.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2310-2026 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-2310-2026 from Intuitive Surgical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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