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# da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component

Canonical ID: `4ed8c518-03f3-47dc-8ae4-fcdce4462922`

- **Occurred:** 2023-02-23
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Model:** [da Vinci (and Ion)](/models/intuitive-da-vinci.md) (id: `45105ba4-1c1f-4121-9ad4-bb912db1dcfc`)

Recall RA-73120 (Class II; ~Feb 23 2023): a loose instrument carriage on the Universal Surgical Manipulator caused by a linear-rail component out of specification (carriage wobble under force) on da Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000); CAPA 552131. Cap-flag: sourced via Health Canada's regulator mirror; exact unit count not captured.

## Sources (1)

1. **Health Canada** · https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/da-vinci-surgical-systems

## Common questions

### What happened in da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?

Recall RA-73120 (Class II; ~Feb 23 2023): a loose instrument carriage on the Universal Surgical Manipulator caused by a linear-rail component out of specification (carriage wobble under force) on da Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000); CAPA 552131. Cap-flag: sourced via Health Canada's regulator mirror; exact unit count not captured.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on February 23, 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 da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?

da Vinci (and Ion) is the recorded robot involved in this incident.

### Has anyone responded to da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?

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 da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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