MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC DA VINCI SP; VISION SYSTEM CART

Model Number	380941-48
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a training/demo of the da vinci system, broken guide pins were found on the halo of the entry guide manipulator.There was no report of patient involvement or patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation was completed to determine the cause of this reported event.An intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to the customer site to further investigate the reported event.Fse replaced the entry guide manipulator (egm) halo.The system was tested and verified as ready for use.The affected part involved with this complaint is a field scrap item and will not be returned to isi for further investigation.The complaint was confirmed based on the field evaluation, which indicates that the device may have contributed to the reported issue.

• Brand Name: DA VINCI SP
• Common Device Name: VISION SYSTEM CART
• 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: 24694579
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-17849
• Device Sequence Number: 18757860
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874114742
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874114742
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K182371
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2026

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: 380941-48
• Device Catalogue Number: 380941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2024
• 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