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Asensus recalls Senhance Surgical System (Class I) over uncontrolled robotic-arm motion

Asensus Surgical recalled the Senhance Surgical System after the Laparoscope Instrument Actuator could continue rotating after the surgeon disengaged teleoperation, an uncontrolled robotic-arm motion with potential for critical-tissue trauma. This is the first Senhance recall recorded here. Class I, 21 units. Source: FDA Class I device recall Z-0170-2024, accessdata.fda.gov; FDA recall notice fda.gov/medical-devices.

Occurred 2023-09-15 · Asensus Surgical · Investigated by FDA

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What happened in Asensus recalls Senhance Surgical System (Class I) over uncontrolled robotic-arm motion?
Asensus Surgical recalled the Senhance Surgical System after the Laparoscope Instrument Actuator could continue rotating after the surgeon disengaged teleoperation, an uncontrolled robotic-arm motion with potential for critical-tissue trauma. This is the first Senhance recall recorded here. Class I, 21 units. Source: FDA Class I device recall Z-0170-2024, accessdata.fda.gov; FDA recall notice fda.gov/medical-devices.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on September 15, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Asensus recalls Senhance Surgical System (Class I) over uncontrolled robotic-arm motion?
The incident is recorded as involving Asensus Surgical on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Asensus recalls Senhance Surgical System (Class I) over uncontrolled robotic-arm motion?
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This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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