MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC EndoWrist SP; FORCE BIPOLAR ER

Model Number	431150-02
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the customer observed the 6mm force bipolar instrument's button which allows the jaws to open was not holding.No known impact or patient consequence was reported.Intuitive surgical inc.(isi) followed up with the customer: it was confirmed the instrument jaws were stuck in the closed position.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) has not received the da vinci product with an alleged issue to perform failure analysis.A follow-up mdr will be submitted if the product is returned and evaluated and/or if additional information is received.

• Brand Name: EndoWrist SP
• Common Device Name: FORCE BIPOLAR ER
• 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: 50873341
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-39695
• Device Sequence Number: 10690714
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874124055
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874124055(10)K10260226
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: K241814
• 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): 09/23/2026

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: 431150-02
• Device Catalogue Number: 431150
• Device Lot Number: K10260226 0012
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2026
• 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