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#49 of 14,151 · 257 notices · 0.246% archive

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  • LATEST Jul 22, 2026
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. accounts for about 0.246% of the 104,423-notice archive on 257 distinct filings — a heavy share signal beside absolute volume. FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA notice stamps for this firm. Read with this firm → · Dominant category → · Similar-volume firm →

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s standing among 14,151 recalling firms

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ranks 49th of 14,151 tracked firms by distinct recall-event count. Archive size reflects filing volume, not inherent product danger.

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257 49th of 14151 higher than 14,102 of 14,151 firms

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-13

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What this shows Intuitive Surgical, Inc. holds about 0.246% of archive notices alongside 257 distinct filings.

Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA filings aggregated by PlainRecalls As of September 2026
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 22, 2018

The da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000) Model Name: IS4000, Endoscope Controller. Model Number: 372601-16.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2018

da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reload Green, Model 48445G-03, 12 reloads/box.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2018

da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reload Blue, Model 48645B-03, 12 reloads/box.
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 Mode IS4200) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt
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 Accessories (including the bladeless obturators) are intended to be used with the da Vinci Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection, and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with the same staple line or tissue buttressing material (natural synthetic).
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 surgical instruments such as endoscopes, scissors, forceps, and retractors during endoscopic surgery. The system has four universal manipulators (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 in the pel
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. General and Plastic Surgery: The EndoWrist¿ Suction Irrigator is designed to be used in conjunction with an Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and compatible suction and irrigation sources and tubing sets for delivering fluid to the surgical site and for evacuation and aspiration of fluids. The instrument may also be used for retraction and blun
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: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing materi
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing materia
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (na
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material

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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material
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: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing materi
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing materia
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (
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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material

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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material

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 Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci¿ Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (
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 Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipul
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 other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).
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 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.
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 and Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.
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 other Stapler Accessories are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device can be used with staple line or tissue butressing material (natural or synthetic).
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 Stapler 30 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.
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 Reloads are intended to be used with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System (Model IS4000) for resection, transection and/or creation of anastomoses in General, Thoracic, Gynecologic, and Urologic surgery. The device is indicated for adult and pediatric use. The device can be used with staple line or tissue buttressing material.
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 cannula seal is used with the cannula accessory and provides sterile disposable cap for each cannula. When attached to the cannula, the seal maintains insufflation when the cannula is empty and when the instrument is inserted during a surgical procedure.
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 cannula sterile single use disposable cap for each cannula . When attached to the cannula, the seal maintains insufflation when the cannula is empty and when the instrument is inserted in the patient during a surgical procedure.
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 Surgical Endoscope Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for e
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 Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including g
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 20, 2016

da Vinci S Surgical System (IS1200/IS2000/IS3000) user manual, instrument & accessory. Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissu
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 of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments. The system can also be employed with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Usage: General and plastic surgery: The da Vinci Firefly Imaging system is intended to provide real-time endoscopic visible and near-infrared fluorescence imaging.
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-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with
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 Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecys
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-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy wit
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 Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecy
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 da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cho
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-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy with

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 Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectom
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 Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecyste
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 Single-Site Instruments and Accessories used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System (IS3000) are indicated for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, clip-ligation and electrocautery during single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy w
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 Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipu
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 Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. carries an outsized archive share

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many federal recall notices name Intuitive Surgical, Inc.? ▼
PlainRecalls indexes 257 distinct federal recall events naming Intuitive Surgical, Inc., aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (archive as of September 2026). That count is an issuance inventory, not a hazard score.
Where does Intuitive Surgical, Inc. sit among other recalling firms? ▼
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ranks #49 of 14,151 by distinct recall-event count among 14,151 firms in this archive (99th percentile of firms with fewer notices). Rank tracks filing frequency, not product danger.
Which agency issues most of Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s notices? ▼
FDA Devices accounts for 257 of this firm's 257 indexed notices.
What product category dominates Intuitive Surgical, Inc.'s filing book? ▼
Filings for Intuitive Surgical, Inc. span 1 product category, led by medical devices. Browse that category archive for peer firms and related notices.
Is a higher notice count more dangerous? ▼
No. Archive size reflects how often federal agencies publish recalls naming the firm — reporting volume, coverage, and product range all move the number. Always verify the individual notice with the issuing agency before acting on a specific product.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: 257 federal recall notices aggregated from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA filings (lead agency FDA Devices). Verify individual notices with FDA directly before acting on a specific recall.

Firm-level totals aggregate distinct federal recall events naming Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; individual notices remain authoritative on each linked recall page.

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