Class II — Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 41 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | This correction to the da Vinci Xi I&A User Manual communicates proper use of the da Vinci Xi 8 mm Endoscopes in combination with the da Vinci 8 mm and 12 mm cannulae, cannula reducers, and monopolar energy instruments. It informs customers of scenarios that may result in unintended patient harm due to capacitive coupling from monopolar energy sources. |
| Product | 0 deg, 8mm Endoscope, IS4000: Model numbers: 470026-34, 470026-40, 470026-41. General and Plastic Surgery: The da Vinci Xi endoscope produces high definition (HD), visible light (VIS). The HD video is processed by the system electronics in the Vision Cart and displayed on the Surgeon Console 3D viewer and Vision Cart touchscreen. Endoscopes are available with either a 0 degree or 30 degree tips. |
| Quantity | 2624 total all models |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Venezuela. . |
| Initiated | 2015-11-23 |
| Classified | 2016-01-14 |
| Terminated | 2016-04-05 |
| Recall number | Z-0652-2016 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Z-0652-2016).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/72776/
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