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Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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254 recalls on record · Latest: May 13, 2026

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Recall Insight

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. appears on 254 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.250% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated May 13, 2026, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 50 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 50 of 50 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (50). The date window on this page runs from Apr 15, 2015 to Jul 11, 2018.

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FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2018

da Vinci X Surgical System, Model IS4200. Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

daVinci X EndoWrist(R) Stapler 45, REF 470298 Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads, and other Stapler A…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 5, 2017

da Vinci Xi Surgical System Product Usage: The da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000) is designed to assist a surgeon in the accurate control of su…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 19, 2017

da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator, 8 mm instrument; PN 480299-03; and SOFTWARE, EMBEDDED RLS, IS4000, A70_P6_B440; PN 610092-440. Gener…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi English SRK.. General and Plastic Surgery: Th…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Danish SRK. General and Plastic Surgery: The …

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Spanish SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The In…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Portuguese SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Finnish SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The …

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Greek SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The In…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Swedish SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The Intu…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Korean SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The I…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Italian SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The …

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Norwegian SRK General and Plastic Surgery: Th…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Japanese SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Dutch SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The In…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Czech SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The In…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi German SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The I…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi French SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The I…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 12, 2017

STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi Turkish SRK General and Plastic Surgery: The In…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

da Vinci¿ Xi" Surgical System, model number IS4000, A70_P5x with P5 Software; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instr…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

STAPLER,IS4000; Model number 470298; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and ot…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

STAPLER 30,IS4000; Model number 470430; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler …

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000; Model number 470530; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument a…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2016

STAPLER 45, IS4000, model number 470298 Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist¿ Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and ot…

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2016

CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000, model number 470530; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and …

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 17, 2016

STAPLER 30, IS4000, model number 470430; Gastroenterology/Urology: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler 30 …

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 8, 2016

SEAL,IS4000 PORTS,12MM&STAPLER,BOX of 10; Model numbers: 470380-04, 470380-05, 470380-06; Part number:470380. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System cannul…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 8, 2016

SEAL,IS4000 PORTS,5MM-8MM,BOX of 10; Model numbers: 470361-03, 470361-04, 470361-05, 470361-06; Part number: 470361. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System…

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi systems (IS4000) with p5 software. General Surgery: The Intuitive Surgic…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 20, 2016

da Vinci S Surgical System (IS4000) user manual English and OUS. Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vi…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 20, 2016

da Vinci S Surgical System (IS1200/IS2000/IS3000) user manual, instrument & accessory. Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrumen…

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

da Vinci Si (IS3000) and da Vinci Xi (IS4000) Surgeon Side Console (SSC)Touchpad; Model number 187505-04; Intended to assist in the accurate control …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

30 deg, 8mm Endoscope, IS4000: Model numbers: 470027-34, 470027-40, 470027-41. General and Plastic Surgery: The da Vinci Xi endoscope produces h…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

0 deg, 8mm Endoscope, IS4000: Model numbers: 470026-34, 470026-40, 470026-41. General and Plastic Surgery: The da Vinci Xi endoscope produces hi…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 23, 2015

Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits used with the da Vinci Si and Xi Surgical Systems; Model numbers: 950156-01, 950156-02, 950156-03. Product Us…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Fundus Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428058-12, 428058-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Medium -Large Clip Applier; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428053-12, 428053-15. The Intuitive Surgical da V…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Cadiere Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428055-12, 428055-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428093-12, 428093-13. The Intuitive Surgical da …

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Maryland Dissector; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428050-12, 428050-13 and 428050-14; The Intuitive Surgical…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428056-12, 428056-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-S…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Curved Needle Driver; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428088-12, 428088-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci S…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Maryland Bipolar Forceps; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428080-04, 428080-05. The Intuitive Surgical da Vin…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 16, 2015

Crocodile Grasper; used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000); Model numbers: 428059-12, 428059-13. The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Sing…

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 9, 2015

da Vinci Xi Surgical System P4 software;with Xi Stapler; model number IS4000 : General and Plastic surgery: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Ins…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 8, 2015

INSTRUMENT ARM DRAPE, IS4000, 20 PACK; used on the da Vinci Xi Surgical System. The Intuitive Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vin…

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 24, 2015

Thoracic Grasper, 5 MM, for use with da Vinci S (IS2000) and SI (IS3000) Surgical Systems. Intended for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, includi…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2015

da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Disposable Accessory Kit, 4 ARM, 5 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of…

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2015

da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Camera Arm Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and …

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.