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

Model Number	420205-16
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation was completed to determine the cause of this reported event.Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive a da vinci product to perform failure analysis.The instrument was analyzed and found to have a frayed grip cable.The complaint was confirmed by failure analysis, which indicates that the device may have contributed to the customer reported issue.The probable root cause of a frayed cable is attributed to damage to the cable through external collisions, during use, or during reprocessing.This issue can be resolved by using an alternate instrument to complete the procedure.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the pulley was loose in the wrist articulation when the surgeon turned the instrument.The procedure was completed with no reported injury.

• Brand Name: ENDOWRIST;DAVINCI SI
• Common Device Name: FENESTRATED 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: 23984698
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-00219
• Device Sequence Number: 4578349
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874111642
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874111642(11)240613(10)K10240613
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: EC
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050369
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/06/2026

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: 420205-16
• Device Catalogue Number: 420205
• Device Lot Number: K10240613 675
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/01/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2024
• 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