MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC EndoWrist; LARGE SUTURE CUT NEEDLE DRIVER

Model Number	471296-10
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted pancreatoduodenectomy procedure, the large suturecut needle driver instrument did not hold the needle properly.The needle fell off inside the patient but was recovered immediately.The procedure was completed with a new large suturecut needle driver instrument after an approximate 5-minute delay.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did not receive a da vinci product to perform failure analysis.

• Brand Name: EndoWrist
• Common Device Name: LARGE SUTURE CUT NEEDLE DRIVER
• 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 ; +1(408)523-2100
• MDR Report Key: 50146855
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-34401
• Device Sequence Number: 9092441
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874121504
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874121504(11)250619(10)K10250619
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 08/05/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 471296-10
• Device Catalogue Number: 471296
• Device Lot Number: K10250619 0176
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2025
• 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.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown