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Asensus Senhance Class I recall: software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion after disengaging teleop

Class I recall (Sep 15 2023): a software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion of the laparoscope instrument actuator, which rotated continuously in one direction after the surgeon disengaged teleoperation (critical-tissue-trauma risk; emergency stop available as mitigation). 5 US devices; cease-use until software updated to v2.7.5. No patient harm reported.

Occurred 2023-09-15 · Senhance at Japan (JGSDF Trials) · Asensus Surgical · Japan (JGSDF Trials) · Surgical robots · Investigated by FDA

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  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class

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  1. The Robot Report · https://www.therobotreport.com/fda-recalls-asensus-surgical-robot-due-to-unintended-movement/

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What happened in Asensus Senhance Class I recall: software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion after disengaging teleop?
Class I recall (Sep 15 2023): a software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion of the laparoscope instrument actuator, which rotated continuously in one direction after the surgeon disengaged teleoperation (critical-tissue-trauma risk; emergency stop available as mitigation). 5 US devices; cease-use until software updated to v2.7.5. No patient harm reported.
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.
What robot was involved in Asensus Senhance Class I recall: software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion after disengaging teleop?
Senhance by Asensus Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Japan (JGSDF Trials).
Has anyone responded to Asensus Senhance Class I recall: software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion after disengaging teleop?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Asensus Senhance Class I recall: software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion after disengaging teleop?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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