_Incident · Recall_

# Intuitive recalls da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator over unexpected arm motion in specific software scenarios

Canonical ID: `66cb154f-ddba-4fda-92e3-59c386ca608c`

- **Occurred:** 2017-03-31
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Intuitive Surgical](/companies/intuitive-surgical.md) (id: `e5127536-0ff2-4f0e-8488-64994cb2ffc7`)

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator (REF 480299-03) because unexpected robotic-arm motion could occur under specific software scenarios. 90 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1819-2017, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

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## Common questions

### What happened in Intuitive recalls da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator over unexpected arm motion in specific software scenarios?

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator (REF 480299-03) because unexpected robotic-arm motion could occur under specific software scenarios. 90 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1819-2017, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on March 31, 2017 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 Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator over unexpected arm motion in specific software scenarios?

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 Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator over unexpected arm motion in specific software scenarios?

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 Intuitive recalls da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator over unexpected arm motion in specific software scenarios?

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


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