The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0834-2015·Announced 2014-12-31

Intuitive Surgical Recalls Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits for Missing Storage Info

Intuitive Surgical is recalling Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits because storage conditions for indocyanine green are missing from the packaging.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the hazard is a labeling omission that could lead to device malfunction (loss of fluorescence) rather than direct physical injury or death, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 1,532 Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits designed for use with Firefly Fluorescence Imaging for the da Vinci Si 3000 Surgical Systems. The recall was initiated because the storage conditions for indocyanine green (ICG) are not listed on the individual kit box, the six-kit box, or the shipping box.

The missing information creates a risk that heat could damage the material, resulting in a loss of fluorescence. The affected products were distributed nationwide.

Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected kits and contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kit, designed for use with Firefly Fluorescence Imaging for the da Vinci Si 3000 Surgical Systems. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System Model IS3000) is intended to assist in the a
Affected units
1,532

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • PN 950156-01

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →