Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1687-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

da Vinci Si Vision System Cart, model number VS3000; Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Intuitive Surgical endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic instruments. It is intended for adult and pediatric use.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 8, 2013

Date Posted: July 17, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1687-2013

Event ID: 65590

Reason for Recall:

Factory testing on da Vinci Si Surgical Systems may not be in compliance with UL Standards as one of the testing devices was found to be working incorrectly.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 30 total, all devices

Code Information:

Part number 380990-11: Serial numbers: 324350 325289 325301 325858 325872 325686 325700 325639 325646 324537 324566 324087 324577 324772 324784 324948 325126 325279 325138 325621 325441 325453 325564 323865 323870 323977 324010 324014 324334.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA including UT, CA, AZ, CO, FL, HI. MT, NY,TX and WA and one customer in Russia.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated