Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
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- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand 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, bl
Due to increased in complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments
- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420207 Software Version: N/A 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 s
Due to increased in complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments
- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420278 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
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420194 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
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: da Vinci S, Si Double Fenestrated Grasper Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Double Fenestrated Grasper Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420189 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, cut
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
- 2026-04-08FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: da Vinci S, Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S and Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420179 Software Version: N/A 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, c
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
- 2026-02-25FDA-DeviceClass IIDa Vinci 5 ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000 Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Used for minimally invasive surgery.
An error event following the release of a software version for the surgical system that can result in loss of user interface content on an external monitor or tower monitor.
- 2026-02-18FDA-DeviceClass IIda Vinci 5 Surgeon Console Viewer Display, ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000, Part Number: 380730-45
Robotic-assisted surgical system has Viewer Display manufactured with outdated firmware, may result in loss of one display-loss of 3D surgical field (depth perception) but 2D maintained, or loss of both displays-complete visualization loss, without fault, instruments remain active, could lead to instrument contact with tissue, resulting in injury/bleeding; may require alternate surgical modality.
- 2026-02-11FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: Da Vinci Product Name: da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System, & da Vinci 5 Surgical System Model/Catalog Number: IS4000; IS4200; IS5000 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The da Vinci Xi, X, and da Vinci 5 surgical systems each consist of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and the Patient Cart (PC). The PC is the operative component of the system, and its primary function is to support the instrument arms and camera arm. Each system have four
Due to a software implementation error that allowed instruments arms failing an important diagnostic test to remain in clinical use. This test was supposed to be used to detect Universal Surgical Manipulator insertion axis ball screws that exhibit the symptoms of being bent and misaligned which is a precursor to potential ball screw fatigue failure/fraction
- 2026-01-28FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: Ion Endoluminal System Product Name: Ion Vision Probe Bag Model/Catalog Number: 490127 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Ion Endoluminal System is a robotically assisted platform for minimally invasive peripheral lung biopsy. Ion consists of a System Cart and Controller that are used to navigate a flexible Catheter within the pulmonary tract using endoscopic visualization for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Ion Fully Articulating Catheter (referred to
Due to probe bags that may have a compromised or incomplete sterile pouch seal.
- 2026-01-21FDA-DeviceClass IIda Vinci SP, SP Access Port Kit, Large Incision Reference Numbers:430073 (2.7-4cm,SP1098, Box) & 430075 (2.7-7cm,SP1098,Box)
Access Port System tray may develop cracks potentially resulting in a sterility breach.
- 2025-12-31FDA-DeviceClass IIda Vinci 5, Surgeon Console Column Motor Connector; ASSY,DV5 CONSOLE,SSC,IS5000; Part Number: 380730-40
Surgical system Error 23062 due to connector1) Partially damaged "Potential problem with ergonomics: Disable - Retry " or 2) Failed "Disable Ergonomics: Viewer, headrest, armrest, and pedal tray position cannot be adjusted until da Vinci is restarted. Contact Technical Support to report the issue: Cancel-Disable" ergonomics locked until motor replaced; may lead to delay/aborted/alternate procedure
- 2025-03-19FDA-DeviceClass IIBrand Name: Da Vinci 5 Product Name: ASSY,DV5 CONSOLE,IS5000 Foot Tray Pedals Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Software Version: N/A . Refer to HHE for additional details. Component: N/A
Due to an increase in complaints concerning foot tray pedal spring failing resulting in the pedal remaining pressed
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