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FDA DevicesClass II

Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Product Name: da Vinci...

Published: April 8, 2026Recall ID: Z-1699-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.

Product Description & Identification

Brand 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 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

Affected Products

Brand 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 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

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CitySunnyvale
StateCA
Event id98383
Address 11266 Kifer Rd
Code infoLot Code: 420278: Grasping Retractor GTIN: 00886874111772 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D088920 Material Number: 420278-04 Batch / System Numbers: M10110613 SH1182 M10120127 SH1182 M10120217 SH1182 M10120829 SH1182 M10130103 SH1182 M10130114 SH1182 M11130404 SH1182 M10130527 SH1182 M10130606 SH1182 M10130909 SH1182 M10130925 SH1182 S10101229 SG704 S10110105 SG704 M10121214 SH0547 M10110118 SH0059 M10110613 SH0059 S10110819 SH0059 M10121122 SH0059 M10121214 SH0059 M10130114 SH0059 M10130220 SH0059 M10130319 SH0059 M11130404 SH0059 M10120912 SH1390 M10130730 USG721 M10130909 USG721 M10110307 SH0729 M10130214 SH0729 M11130404 SH0729 M10130617 SH0729 M10130628 SH0729 M10120127 SH1076 M10130307 SH1279 M10111028 SH0761 Material Number: 420278-06 Batch / System Numbers: M10140115 SH1182 N10140725 SH1182 N10140923 SH1182 N10150324 SH1182 N10150417 SH1182 N10150721 SH1182 N10150608 SH1182 N10150820 SH1182 N10151113 SH1182 N10151214 SH1182 N10151029 SH1182 N10160304 SH1182 N10151201 SH1... [TRUNCATED]
Postal code94086-5304
Report date20260408
Product typeDevices
Product quantity2660
Reason for recallDue to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20251209
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260330

Overview

  • Recalling FirmIntuitive Surgical, Inc.
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionWorldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA and WI. The countries of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
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