CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 13 May 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Da Vinci X and Da Vinci Xi da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System recalled
Intuitive Surgical is recalling Da Vinci X and Da Vinci Xi da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2046-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98564
- Recalling firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 2 Apr 2026
- FDA classified
- 1 May 2026
- Reported
- 13 May 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 2 Apr 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 May 2026 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 13 May 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking.
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Brand Name: Da Vinci X and Da Vinci Xi Product Name: da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System Model/Catalog Number: IS4000; IS4200 Software Version: N/A Product Description: he da Vinci Xi, X Surgical systems each consist of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and the Patient Cart (PC). The PC is the operative component of the system, and its primary function is to support the instrument arms and camera arm. Each system have four Universal Surgical Manipulators (USMs) also known as 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. As the surgeon moves the hand controls within the console, the PC moves the robotic instruments within the patient in a corresponding manner. The da Vinci system and its software are designed such that instruments motion precisely tracks the motion inputs from the hand controls during surgery. Component: The affected part based on this recall, 380647-xx, USM, is a sub component of da Vinci Surgical Instrument
Where it was distributed
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code: UDI: 00886874114216 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D531324 See attachment Affected Product List UDI: 00886874114216 FDA Medical Device Listing Number: D295931 See attachment Affected Product List
Where was it sold?
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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