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Medical device recalls 2018

The da Vinci Xi Surgical System — Class II medical device recall Z-2835-2018

Ongoing recall by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., reported 2018-08-22. An Endoscope Controller has been improperly calibrated during manufacturing. This improper calibration may res

Recall numberZ-2835-2018
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusOngoing
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmIntuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Recall initiated2018-05-17
Classified2018-08-16
Reported by FDA2018-08-22
Quantity1
UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI00886874114193
Serial numbersSK1703
Model numbers372601-16

Product

The da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000) Model Name: IS4000, Endoscope Controller. Model Number: 372601-16.

Reason for recall

An Endoscope Controller has been improperly calibrated during manufacturing. This improper calibration may result in the Endoscope Controller showing surgical images that are dimmer, have color imbalance or have reduced fluorescence and grayscale when using Firefly. There is also potential for increased fogging of the endoscope.

Machine access

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.