MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC ENDOWRIST; POTTS SCISSORS

Model Number	470001-09
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical inc.(isi) received the 8 mm potts scissor instrument for failure analysis investigation.The instrument was analyzed and found to have one blade bent at the tip causing misalignments of scissors.The blades are not able to fully close as a result of bending.
Event or Problem Description
Refer to h11 for follow-up information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) has issued a return material authorization (rma) to have the device returned.However, isi has not received the instrument involved with the alleged issue to perform failure analysis.Additional information is being gathered to determine the contribution of the device to the customer reported issue.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during central processing, the 8mm potts scissors are not functioning properly.The procedure was completed with no reported injury.

• Brand Name: ENDOWRIST
• Common Device Name: POTTS SCISSORS
• 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: 22516886
• Report Number: 2955842-2025-30168
• Device Sequence Number: 8927863
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874112120
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874112120(11)220519(10)K10220523
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131861
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/26/2025

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: 470001-09
• Device Catalogue Number: 470001
• Device Lot Number: K10220523 0077
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/19/2022
• 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: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: DA VINCI INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
• Patient Sex: Unknown