Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Cautery Hook Class II Recall
Summary
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. initiated a Class II recall of the da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument (Catalog #420183) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments. The recall affects devices distributed nationwide across 24 U.S. states. The recall status is ongoing as of April 8, 2026.
What changed
Intuitive Surgical issued a Class II recall for its da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument due to reports of frayed or broken pitch cables in reusable surgical instruments. The recall affects catalog number 420183 distributed across 24 U.S. states. This is an ongoing enforcement action.\n\nHealthcare providers using these surgical instruments should immediately identify affected inventory, discontinue use, and contact Intuitive Surgical for return or replacement instructions. The defective cables may compromise surgical precision during procedures.
What to do next
- Identify da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument (Catalog #420183) in inventory
- Discontinue use of affected instruments
- Contact Intuitive Surgical for return/replacement instructions
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Device Recalls (Class II)
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Product
Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420183 Software Version: NA Product Description...
Reason for Recall
Due to increased in complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, CA, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA, and WA. T...
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