MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC EndoWrist; PERMANENT CAUTERY SPATULA

Model Number	470184-16
Medical Device Problem Code	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted surgical procedure, noticeable abnormal smoke occurred following the release of energy from the tip of the permanent cautery spatula.The procedure was completed with no reported injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did not receive the da vinci product with an alleged issue to perform failure analysis.

• Brand Name: EndoWrist
• Common Device Name: PERMANENT CAUTERY SPATULA
• 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: 50939631
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-40346
• Device Sequence Number: 21517581
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874112328
• UDI-Public: (01)00886874112328(11)250410(10)K10250410(91)0004
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131861
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2026

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: 470184-16
• Device Catalogue Number: 470184
• Device Lot Number: K10250410 0173
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown