_Incident · Recall_

# Intuitive recalls Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover over disengagement that can retain cleaning chemicals

Canonical ID: `04afa739-3729-42f6-9cbb-a9f63ef64f5d`

- **Occurred:** 2020-06-10
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Intuitive Surgical](/companies/intuitive-surgical.md) (id: `e5127536-0ff2-4f0e-8488-64994cb2ffc7`)

Intuitive recalled the Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover IF1000 (REF 490114-02) because cover disengagement or incorrect engagement could retain cleaning chemicals on the reprocessed catheter. 67 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-2949-2020, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

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## Common questions

### What happened in Intuitive recalls Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover over disengagement that can retain cleaning chemicals?

Intuitive recalled the Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover IF1000 (REF 490114-02) because cover disengagement or incorrect engagement could retain cleaning chemicals on the reprocessed catheter. 67 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-2949-2020, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on June 10, 2020 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 Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover over disengagement that can retain cleaning chemicals?

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 Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover over disengagement that can retain cleaning chemicals?

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 Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover over disengagement that can retain cleaning chemicals?

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


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