da Vinci endoscope: light left on burned the patient after resting on the thigh (FDA MAUDE)
[INJURY]Jan 21, 2025 · Intuitive Surgical · da Vinci (and Ion) · South Korea
Failure Mode
INJURY
Event Date
Jan 21, 2025
Primary Entity
Intuitive Surgical
Robotic Platform
da Vinci (and Ion)
Jurisdiction / Location
South Korea
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An FDA MAUDE injury report describes a da Vinci endoscope whose light was left on and burned the patient after the scope rested on the patient's thigh for about 15 to 20 minutes. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 25233836, openFDA device event / accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfmaude/detail.cfm?mdrfoi__id=25233836&pc=GCJ
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in da Vinci endoscope: light left on burned the patient after resting on the thigh (FDA MAUDE)?
An FDA MAUDE injury report describes a da Vinci endoscope whose light was left on and burned the patient after the scope rested on the patient's thigh for about 15 to 20 minutes. Source: FDA MAUDE MDR key 25233836, openFDA device event / accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMAUDE.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 21, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in da Vinci endoscope: light left on burned the patient after resting on the thigh (FDA MAUDE)?
da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at South Korea.
Has anyone responded to da Vinci endoscope: light left on burned the patient after resting on the thigh (FDA MAUDE)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of da Vinci endoscope: light left on burned the patient after resting on the thigh (FDA MAUDE)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.