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Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi and S/Si Clip Appliers over unexpected motion from partial disengagement

Intuitive recalled da Vinci Clip Appliers because partial disengagement could cause unexpected instrument motion during surgery. Two paired recalls: X/Xi (90,628 units) and S/Si (62,895 units). Source: FDA Class 2 device recalls Z-1460-2022 and Z-1459-2022, accessdata.fda.gov / openFDA enforcement.

Occurred 2022-07-01 · Intuitive Surgical · Investigated by FDA

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What happened in Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi and S/Si Clip Appliers over unexpected motion from partial disengagement?
Intuitive recalled da Vinci Clip Appliers because partial disengagement could cause unexpected instrument motion during surgery. Two paired recalls: X/Xi (90,628 units) and S/Si (62,895 units). Source: FDA Class 2 device recalls Z-1460-2022 and Z-1459-2022, accessdata.fda.gov / openFDA enforcement.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on July 1, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi and S/Si Clip Appliers over unexpected motion from partial disengagement?
The incident is recorded as involving Intuitive Surgical on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi and S/Si Clip Appliers over unexpected motion from partial disengagement?
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