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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
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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.
- When did this incident occur?
- 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.
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- What is the current status of Asensus recalls Senhance Surgical System (Class I) over uncontrolled robotic-arm motion?
- This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
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Last reviewed 2026-06-27
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