The Recall Desk
Severity pendingFDA (Devices)·Z-1698-2026·Announced 2026-04-08

Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle D

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1698-2026.

Severity not yet assessed

We have not scored this recall against our rubric yet, so we are not showing a severity rating or our usual guidance. The agency’s own notice below is the authoritative source — read it first.

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 Mega Needle Driver Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420194 Software Version: NA Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including blunt and sharp en
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Code: 420194

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.