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Device 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.

Z-1426-2013

October 13, 2011

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Event
Event 65072
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
2,423 consignee
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1426-2013

Official wording

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

Code information: NA - marketing and promotional only.

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide distribution

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

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