Recall Z-1697-2026
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · initiated December 9, 2025
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Brand 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, 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
Codes / lots: Lot Code: 420189, Double Fenestrated Grasper GTIN: 00886874111581 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D088920 Material Number: 420189-07 Batch / System Numbers: M10120911 SH1182 M10130103 SH1182 M10130116 SH1182 M10130124 SH1182 M10130422 SH1182 M10130731 SH1182 M10130918 SH1182 M10110112 SG704 M10110202 SG704 M10110318 SG704 M10111028 SG704 M20111221 SG704 M10120220 SG704 M10120419 SG704 M10130110 SG704 M10130422 SG704 M10130726 SG704 M10130802 SG704 M10130802 SH0547 M10130918 SH0547 M10110808 SH0059 M10111027 SH0059 M10111104 SH0059 M10121123 SH0059 M10121213 SH0059 M10130103 SH0059 M10130815 SH1557 M10130625 SH1390 M10130731 SH1390 M10130802 SH1390 M10130603 USG721 M10120911 SH0825 M10120727 SH1378 M10121026 SH1378 M10121105 SH1378 M10130121 SH1378 M10130207 SH1378 M10130218 SH1378 M10130322 SH1378 M10130315 SH1378 M10130422 SH1378 M10130603 SH1378 M10130625 SH1378 M10130726 SH1378 M10131010 SH1378 M10110309 SH0729 M10110415 SH0729 M10110621 SH0729 M10110812 SH0729 M10121009 SH0729 M10130103 SH0729 M10130124 SH1622 M10120125 SH1076 M10121113 SH1076 M10130426 SH1604 M10120719 SH1385 M10120727 SH1385 M10120822 SH1385 M10120829 SH2144 M10111104 SH0761 M10120327 SH1276 M10120522…
Reason for recall
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
FDA-determined cause: Process control
Action taken
On 12/29/2025, the firm sent via email an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" Letter informing customers that intuitive has become aware of an increase in complaints regarding frayed or broken cables on some da Vinci S and Si reusable instruments. Customers are instruct to: 1. Complete the attached Acknowledgement Form immediately and return it via fax or email to Intuitive as instructed on the form. 2. Identify and quarantine any affected product(s). Affected product(s) listed above may be returned by sending an email with quantities and lot numbers to your regional customer service. 3. Ensure to include the FSCA number ISIFA2025-15-R in the return notes. 4. Credit will be provided based on the number of remaining lives. 5. Shared or further distributed these products with other sites, make sure appropriate staff at the site receive and understand this notification so they locate and return their affected product. For questions or concern, contact Clinical Sales Representative or contact Intuitive Customer Service at the numbers listed below: " North and South America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (4 am to 5 pm PST) or mail: customerservice@intusurg.com. " Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8 am to 6 pm CET) or eucs@intusurg.com " South Korea: 02-3271-3200 (9 am to 6 pm KSTJ) or support.korea@intusurg.com " Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 03-5575-1362 (9 am to 6 pm JST) or csjapan@intusurg.com " India: +1-800-103-6952 (9 am to 6 pm IT) " Taiwan: +0800-86-8181 (9 am to 6 pm CT)
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1697-2026
- Initiated
- December 9, 2025
- Posted by FDA
- March 30, 2026
- Product code
- NAY – System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
- Quantity
- 2370
- Distribution
- Worldwide - 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…
- Recalling firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1696-2026 Class II | Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S…Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments. | 12/09/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1698-2026 Class II | Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si…Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments. | 12/09/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-1699-2026 Class II | Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si…Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments. | 12/09/2025Open, Classified |