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EndoWrist 470048Recalls & reported problems

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · LONG TIP FORCEPS · Class 2

All models of EndoWrist (62)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886874112243), received between Jan 19, 2018 and Oct 28, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment Of Device Component1
  • Unintended System Motion1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2024Unintended System Motion; Unintended System Motion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO THE START OF A DA VINCI-ASSISTED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE TIP ON THE LONG TIP FORCEPS INSTRUMENT WOULD NOT ARTICULATE CORRECTLY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO REPORTED INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20550998 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 19, 2018Break; Detachment Of Device Component; Break; Detachment Of Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DA VINCI ASSISTED PROCEDURE, A BROKEN CABLE WAS NOTED ON THE LONG TIP FORCEPS INSTRUMENT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF FRAGMENT(S) FALLING INSIDE THE PATIENT, PATIENT HARM, ADVERSE OUTCOME OR INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7207797 ↗

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