Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci X surgical systems with defective capacitors that could cause vision loss or system errors. Affected units have specific serial numbers; contact for remedy.
The firm become aware of a potentially defective capacitors on circuit boards installed on certain da Vinci Xi, X and SP system Vision Side Carts (VSC) and/or Patient Side Carts (PSC). As a result, you may experience either vision loss or non-recoverable errors 307 or 319, preventing further use of the system.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling certain da Vinci X surgical systems due to potentially defective capacitors in the Vision Side Carts (VSC) and Patient Side Carts (PSC). This could lead to vision loss or non-recoverable system errors during surgery.
Defective capacitors in the circuit boards of certain VSC and PSC models can cause vision loss or non-recoverable system errors (errors 307 or 319) during surgery. This may prevent the surgical system from functioning properly.
Surgical teams using the da Vinci X system with specific serial numbers on Vision Side Carts (VSC) or Patient Side Carts (PSC). Patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery with these systems are at risk.
Check the system serial number (SL) on the da Vinci X system. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, such as SL0350, SL0362, SL0372, etc. The product is used with endoscopes and surgical instruments for minimally invasive procedures.
Review the system serial number (SL) on the da Vinci X surgical system to determine if it is affected. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Defective capacitors in the Vision Side Carts (VSC) and Patient Side Carts (PSC) can cause vision loss or non-recoverable system errors (errors 307 or 319) during surgery.
Check the system serial number (SL) on the da Vinci X surgical system. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, such as SL0350, SL0362, SL0372, etc.
No. The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected units may continue use with caution after verifying the serial number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0926-2020 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0926-2020 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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