MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC ENDOWRIST;DAVINCI SI; MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS

Model Number	420172-18
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The instrument involved in this complaint has not been received and/or tested by failure analysis as of the date of this report.If the product is received and evaluated, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a broken cable with a da vinci product.The customer reported event has no report of patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive the 8mm maryland bipolar forceps instrument to perform failure analysis.The instrument was analyzed and it was found to have a loose grip cable at the distal end.The probable root cause of loose grip cable is attributed to a loss of cable tension due to a cracked clamping pulley.Cracked pulleys inside the housing can be caused from incorrect cleaning or sterilization techniques used during reprocessing.A cracked clamping pulley at the proximal end caused the cable to become dislodged, so cable tension is lost, and results in the cable becoming derailed or loose at the opposite distal end.Correction: h8.Was updated to initial use of device.
Event or Problem Description
Refer to h11 for follow-up information.

• Brand Name: ENDOWRIST;DAVINCI SI
• Common Device Name: MARYLAND BIPOLAR 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: 23010919
• Report Number: 2955842-2025-37393
• Device Sequence Number: 18781442
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874111475
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874111475(10)K10220918
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050369
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/08/2026

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: 420172-18
• Device Catalogue Number: 420172
• Device Lot Number: K10220918 178
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/15/2022
• 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: Initial
• 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