Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1689-2013)

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 Instrument Control Box, model number ICB3000; 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-1689-2013

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 372012-96: Serial numbers: 323986 324198.

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