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None 432701Recalls & reported problems

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · None · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886874124598), received between Nov 5, 2025 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Fragmentation2
  • Gas/Air Leak1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 25, 2026Material Fragmentation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50898515 ↗
  • InjuryAug 11, 2026Material Fragmentation

    It was reported that during a da Vinci-assisted surgical procedure, the Advanced Access Port Kit accessory piece broke off. A fragment fell into the patient and was successfully retrieved during the same procedure. The procedure was completed as planned.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50207554 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Gas/Air Leak; Gas/Air Leak

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DA VINCI-ASSISTED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE CUSTOMER DID NOT INSTALL THE 12-6 MM REDUCER AFTER SWAPPING FROM A SUREFORM STAPLER TO A 6 MM INSTRUMENT. INSERTING THE 6 MM INSTRUMENT WITHOUT THE REDUCER LED TO A LOSS OF INSUFFLATION, CAUSING THE AIRSEAL INSUFFLATOR TO STOP AND RESULTING IN A LOSS OF SURGICAL WORKSPACE. THE CUSTOMER TOOK A FEW MINUTES TO TROUBLESHOOT BEFORE IDENTIFYING THE MISSING REDUCER AS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, DURING WHICH THE SURGEON OPERATED WITH A RESTRICTED WORKSPACE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO REPORTED INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23480006 ↗

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