MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC ENDOWRIST; CADIERE FORCEPS

Model Number	470049-07
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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) has received the instrument for evaluation, but evaluation has not been completed as of the date of this report.Therefore, the root cause of the customer reported failure mode has not been determined.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive a da vinci product to perform failure analysis.The cadiere forceps instrument was analyzed and found to have a frayed grip cable at the distal end.The complaint was confirmed by failure analysis.The probable root cause of a frayed cable is primarily attributed to device design.When the wrist is bent to approximately 90 degrees and beyond, the grip cable can jump off the pulley and get frayed.This degree of bending can occur with manual manipulation of the instrument during reprocessing or handling.
Event or Problem Description
Refer to h11 for follow-up information.

• Brand Name: ENDOWRIST
• Common Device Name: CADIERE 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: 24437132
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-08585
• Device Sequence Number: 10304282
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874112250
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874112250(10)N10200211
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150284
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2026

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: 470049-07
• Device Catalogue Number: 470049
• Device Lot Number: N10200211 0087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/06/2020
• 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: ISIFA2024-09-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: DA VINCI INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.
• Patient Sex: Unknown