MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC da Vinci Energy; Vessel Sealer Curved

Model Number	480522-02
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the vessel sealer curved instrument jaws would not open.The procedure was completed.No known impact or patient consequence was reported.Isi followed up with the initial reporter and obtained the following additional information: there was no injury to the patient.The instrument was returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did not receive the da vinci product with an alleged issue to perform failure analysis.Blank mdr fields: the missing patient information in sections a and b was either unknown, unavailable, not provided, or not applicable.The expiration date for section d4 is not applicable.Field d6 is blank because the product is not implantable.Field e4 is blank because it is unknown if the initial reporter submitted a report to the fda.Fields g5 and g7 are not applicable.Field h10 is blank as there are no related report numbers.

• Brand Name: da Vinci Energy
• Common Device Name: Vessel Sealer Curved
• 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: 50924010
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-40105
• Device Sequence Number: 17642078
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886874123369
• UDI-Public: (01)10886874123369(10)K14260701
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K250674
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/28/2026

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: 480522-02
• Device Catalogue Number: 480522
• Device Lot Number: K14260701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2026
• 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