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FDA DevicesClass II

Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Product Name: da Vinci...

Published: April 8, 2026Recall ID: Z-1698-2026Category: 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 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 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 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 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: 420194, Mega Needle Driver GTIN: 00886874111611 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D088920 Material Number: 420194-08 Batch / System Numbers: M10120201 SH1182 M20120412 SH1182 M10130121 SH1570 M10130306 SH1570 M10110602 SH0547 M10110627 SH0547 M10121129 SH0059 M10121214 SH0059 M10130429 SH0059 M10130521 SH0059 M10121105 SH1557 M10130517 SH1837 M10121109 SH1390 M10130508 SH1390 M10131004 SH1390 M10130306 USG689 M10130412 USG689 M10110302 SH1368 M10110614 SH1368 M10110620 SH1368 M10110817 SH1368 M10120705 SH1368 M10121022 SH1368 M10130429 SH1368 M10130509 SH1368 M10130722 SH1368 M10110131 USG294 M10110511 USG294 M10110616 USG294 M10110811 USG294 M10111003 USG294 M20111103 USG294 M10111206 USG294 M20120103 USG294 M10120130 USG294 M10120305 USG294 M10120425 USG294 M10120713 USG294 M10121004 USG294 M10121017 USG294 M10121022 USG294 M10121105 USG294 M10121107 USG294 M10121206 USG294 M10121207 USG294 M10130108 USG294 M10130112 USG294 M10130201 USG294 M10130213 USG294 M10130215 US... [TRUNCATED]
Postal code94086-5304
Report date20260408
Product typeDevices
Product quantity7819
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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