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FDA Device recall Z-1426-2013

Thyroidectomy Indication for the da Vinci Surgical Systems

On 2013-06-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Thyroidectomy Indication for the da Vinci Surgical Systems by Intuitive Surgical, citing promotional literature for use of the da Vinci system for thyroidectomy, which had not been approved with a change to the 510(k).

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1426-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2011-10-13
Published2013-06-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyIntuitive Surgical
DistributionUS

Product

Thyroidectomy Indication for the da Vinci Surgical Systems; Product Usage: da Vinci Thyroidectomy offers a minimally invasive surgery for both partial and total thyroidectomy procedures, including endoscopic and video assisted procedure that are preferable to conventional (open) procedures that utilize a cervical incision because they leave no visible neck scar.

Reason

Promotional literature for use of the da Vinci system for thyroidectomy, which had not been approved with a change to the 510(k).

Identifiers

code_infoNA - marketing and promotional only.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1426-2013%22

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