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

Model Number	471296-10
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a broken cable with a da vinci product.The customer reported event has no report of patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The instrument involved in this complaint has been received and tested by failure analysis.The instrument was found to have a damaged grip cable.

• 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: 50942441
• Report Number: 2955842-2026-40360
• Device Sequence Number: 9498724
• Product Code: NAY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886874121504
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K214095
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health 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: 471296-10
• Device Catalogue Number: 471296
• Device Lot Number: K10251229 0218
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/29/2025
• 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