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

[pending] 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.

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 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.