Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1718-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Patient Side Cart assembly, 4-arm, for use with Intuitive Surgical, Inc. da Vinci Surgical System IS 4000. The patient-side cart is positioned at the operating room table and contains four arms that are positioned over the target patient anatomy. The endoscope attaches onto any arm. The patient-side assistant attaches/detaches the endoscope and instrument intra-operatively.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 9, 2014

Date Posted: June 11, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1718-2014

Event ID: 68358

Reason for Recall:

Torque wrenches used to tighten certain PSC bolts were out of calibration. This could lead to over- or under-tightening of bolts that may result in system faults, mechanical sound (e.g. scraping, squeaking, rattling), cracks or vibration in the system.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2

Code Information:

lot 380652-20

Distribution Pattern:

Medical facilities in TX and FL

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated