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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · CAMERA HEAD LIGHT GUIDE · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886874115732), received between Feb 5, 2026 and Jun 5, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Material Split, Cut or Torn1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DA VINCI-ASSISTED PROCEDURE, THE NURSE SUSTAINED A BURN TO THEIR HAND WHILE REMOVING THE 5MM DA VINCI CAMERA LIGHT GUIDE CORD FROM THE ENDOSCOPIC CONTROLLER. THE LIGHT GUIDE CORD WAS PLUGGED INTO THE ENDOSCOPIC CONTROLLER ON THE SYSTEM AND THEN ATTACHED TO A THIRD-PARTY ENDOSCOPE AND LAPAROSCOPE. THE METAL END OF THE LIGHT GUIDE CORD WAS VERY HOT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BE REMOVED. THE NURSE'S HAND WAS RED; NO BURN WAS PRODUCED. NO FURTHER INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE BURN; THE NURSE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH. THE PROCEDURE CONTINUED AND WAS COMPLETED ROBOTICALLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25409536 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DA VINCI-ASSISTED INGUINAL HERNIA PROCEDURE, THE NURSE SUSTAINED A BURN TO THEIR HAND WHILE REMOVING THE 5MM DA VINCI CAMERA LIGHT GUIDE CORD FROM THE ENDOSCOPIC CONTROLLER. THE LIGHT GUIDE CORD WAS PLUGGED INTO THE ENDOSCOPIC CONTROLLER ON THE SYSTEM AND THEN ATTACHED TO A THIRD-PARTY ENDOSCOPE AND LAPAROSCOPE. THE METAL END OF THE LIGHT GUIDE CORD WAS VERY HOT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BE REMOVED. THE NURSE'S HAND WAS RED; NO BURN WAS PRODUCED. NO FURTHER INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS THE BURN; THE NURSE DID NOT REPORT THE INCIDENT TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH. THE PROCEDURE CONTINUED AND WAS COMPLETED ROBOTICALLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25409448 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DA VINCI-ASSISTED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE CAMERA LIGHT GUIDE ACCESSORY WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO REPORTED INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24273972 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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