MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC ENDOWRIST; CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR

Model Number	471344-17
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive the da vinci product with an alleged issue to perform failure analysis.The instrument was found to have a broken grip cable at the distal end.The probable root cause of cable breakage, whether partial or full, 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 prior to the start of a vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the 8 mm, curved bipolar dissector instrument had a broken, damaged black conductor wire.The procedure was completed as planned with no reported injury.

• Brand Name: ENDOWRIST
• Common Device Name: CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR
• 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: 25037208
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-23261
• Device Sequence Number: 13154471
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874121511
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874121511(11)240502(10)K10240502
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K214095
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

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: 471344-17
• Device Catalogue Number: 471344
• Device Lot Number: K10240502 0022
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/24/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2024
• 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