FDA-Device2026-04-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Intuitive Surgical da Vinci S/Si Cautery Hook instruments recalled for frayed or broken cables
What this means
Intuitive Surgical is recalling certain da Vinci S and Si reusable cautery hook surgical instruments (model 420183) because the internal pitch cables that control the instrument tip can fray or break during use. This could affect the surgeon's ability to control the instrument during a procedure. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if your facility uses da Vinci S or Si permanent cautery hook instruments (model 420183) with the listed material numbers
- Stop using affected instruments immediately
- Contact your Intuitive Surgical representative or the manufacturer for replacement or repair instructions
- Review the complete list of affected da Vinci system serial numbers provided in the full recall notice
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Due to increased in complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WA. The countries of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Affected count
6152 instruments
Manufactured in
1266 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA, United States
Products
Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420183 Software Version: NA Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories are intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories. Please refer to attached User Manual for additional details on intended use. All da Vinci S/Si reusable instruments with jaws use mechanical tungsten cables and pulleys to transmit motion from the input discs to the housing (on the proximal chassis), through the main shaft, and the distal instrument tip (inside the patient). Component: NA
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1701-2026More Intuitive Surgical recalls
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