The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1696-2026·Announced 2026-04-08

[pending] Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S and Si Mon

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1696-2026.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.

The recalled product

Product
Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S and Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420179 Software Version: N/A Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.