MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC SUREFORM; STAPLER 60

Model Number	480460-12
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended System Motion (1430)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the customer reported they had an issue with the stapler on arm 1.The stapler was not recognized, and then the stapler flipped when it was recognized.The customer had to undock and rotate arm back.Stapler flipped on its own.Customer confirmed it was an ongoing issue with the stapler.Tse viewed logs and no associated errors were noted.Fse to follow up.The procedure was completing as planned with no reported injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) field service engineer (fse) was dispatched to the customer site to further investigate the reported complaint.Fse performed system verification and tested without issue.No parts were replaced.System was tested and was ready for use.As of the date of this report, the sureform 60 stapler has not yet been received by intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) for evaluation.Therefore, the root cause of the reported failure mode has not yet been determined.

• Brand Name: SUREFORM
• Common Device Name: STAPLER 60
• 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: 25019776
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-23179
• Device Sequence Number: 10295449
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886874115647
• UDI-Public: (01)10886874115647(10)N/A
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173721
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/28/2026

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: 480460-12
• Device Catalogue Number: 480460
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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