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Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: instrument-cart-arm screw issue (Z-2720-2024)

FDA Class II recall Z-2720-2024 (posted 2024-09-04): instrument-cart-arm screw issue in the Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System associated with potential uncontrolled instrument-arm motion.

Occurred 2024-09-04 · da Vinci (and Ion) · Intuitive Surgical · Surgical robots · Investigated by FDA

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What happened in Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: instrument-cart-arm screw issue (Z-2720-2024)?
FDA Class II recall Z-2720-2024 (posted 2024-09-04): instrument-cart-arm screw issue in the Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System associated with potential uncontrolled instrument-arm motion.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on September 4, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: instrument-cart-arm screw issue (Z-2720-2024)?
da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident.
Has anyone responded to Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: instrument-cart-arm screw issue (Z-2720-2024)?
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What is the current status of Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: instrument-cart-arm screw issue (Z-2720-2024)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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