Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Brand Name: Da Vinci X and Da Vinci Xi Product Name: da recall: Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my

Recall published 6 months ago

Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking.

The hazard: Device safety concern

The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

What the notice says: Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2046-2026
Published
May 13, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
2781
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Code: UDI: 00886874114216 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D531324 See attachment Affected Product List UDI: 00886874114216 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D295931 See attachment Affected Product List
UPC codes
00886874114216

Products covered by this recall

Brand Name: Da Vinci X and Da Vinci Xi Product Name: da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System Model/Catalog Number: IS4000; IS4200 Software Version: N/A Product Description: he da Vinci Xi, X Surgical systems each consist of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and the Patient Cart (PC). The PC is the operative component of the system, and its primary function is to support the instrument arms and camera arm. Each system have four Universal Surgical Manipulators (USMs) also known as arms, which allow the surgeon to control up to three instruments and an endoscope simultaneously to perform surgical tasks (e.g. cutting, suturing, tissue approximation) in a variety of procedures. As the surgeon moves the hand controls within the console, the PC moves the robotic instruments within the patient in a corresponding manner. The da Vinci system and its software are designed such that instruments motion precisely tracks the motion inputs from the hand controls during surgery. Component: The affected part based on this recall, 380647-xx, USM, is a sub component of da Vinci Surgical Instrument

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00886874114216

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • UDI

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • IS4000
  • 380647-xx
  • USM
  • List UDI
  • List — 2781

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. — The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

Company contact: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. — 1266 Kifer Rd, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086-5304

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Intuitive Surgical, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking. Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00886874114216; lot code UDI; model number IS4000, 380647-xx, USM. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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