MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC ENDOWRIST; BLACK DIAMOND MICRO FORCEPS

Model Number	470033-09
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A return material authorization (rma) was issued to evaluate the black diamond micro forceps instrument, however, intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) has not received the instrument for evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, a wire was broken on a black diamond micro forceps instrument.The procedure was completed with no reported injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive the black diamond micro forceps instrument to perform failure analysis.The instrument was analyzed and found to have a frayed grip cable at the grip hub.Some wires were broken, but the cable itself was not fully broken.There was no discoloration, corrosion, or contamination observed on the cable that would occur from improper flushing or rinsing during reprocessing.Further inspection found no abnormally sharp or damaged components that could have contributed to the cable breaking.The complaint was confirmed by failure analysis.The probable root cause of a frayed cable is attributed to damage to the cable through external collisions, during use, or during reprocessing.
Event or Problem Description
Refer to h11 for follow-up information.

• Brand Name: ENDOWRIST
• Common Device Name: BLACK DIAMOND MICRO FORCEPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC; 3410 central expressway; santa clara CA 95051
• Manufacturer (Section G): INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC; 3410 central expressway; santa clara CA 95051
• Manufacturer Contact: izabel nielson ; 3410 central expressway; santa clara, CA 95051 ; 4085232100
• MDR Report Key: 21109046
• Report Number: 2955842-2025-00251
• Device Sequence Number: 20820212
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874112229
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874112229(11)221028(10)K10221030
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131861
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 470033-09
• Device Catalogue Number: 470033
• Device Lot Number: K10221030 0039
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: ISIFA2024-09-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: DA VINCI INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
• Patient Sex: Unknown