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Device recall: STAPLER,IS4000; da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Stapler Release Kit (SRK); model number 470298. da Vinci Xi English SRK.. General

FDA enforcement event 76754 · Class II · initiated 15 Mar 2017 · status Terminated · terminated 10 Dec 2018

DeviceVoluntary: Firm initiated16 product recordsSunnyvale, CA

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) initiated this device recall on 15 Mar 2017; FDA lists 16 product records under event 76754, classified Class II.

FDA defines Class II as a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. 93% of the 1,091 device enforcement events initiated in 2017 carry the same class.

Status: Terminated, terminated 10 Dec 2018. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has 105 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 1 product record per event.

Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.

Recalling firm

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA.

Reason for recall

"Intuitive Surgical has become aware and further investigation has determined that misinterpretation of instructions provided on the IS4000 Stapler Release Kit instruction card may result damage of the tool."

Distribution

"Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,…"

Product records

Recall number	Product	Quantity	Class	Status	Report date
Z-1714-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1715-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all versions	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1716-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1717-2017	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…	2059 shipped	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1718-2017	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…	2059 shipped	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1719-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1720-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1721-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1722-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1723-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1724-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1725-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1726-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1727-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1728-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017
Z-1729-2017	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…	2059 shipped - all languages	Class II	Terminated	12 Apr 2017

Context

93%of 2017 device events are Class II1,091 events that year

16product records in this eventfirm median: 1

105events on this register for the firm

Other enforcement events for Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Initiated	Product (first record)	Type	Class	Records
24 Apr 2026	Brand Name: Da Vinci 5 Product Name: ASSY,DV5 TOWER,IS5000 Model/Catalog Number: 380746 Software Version: N/A Product De	Device	Class II	1
22 Apr 2026	Da Vinci ASSY, PSS, SP1098, Part Number: 380601	Device	Class II	1
2 Apr 2026	Brand Name: Da Vinci X and Da Vinci Xi Product Name: da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System Model/Catalog Number: IS4000; IS4200	Device	Class II	1
11 Mar 2026	Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads Reference Numbers: 48230M-05 and 48230M-06	Device	Class I	1
30 Dec 2025	da Vinci 5 Surgeon Console Viewer Display, ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000, Part Number: 380730-45	Device	Class II	1
15 Dec 2025	da Vinci SP, SP Access Port Kit, Large Incision Reference Numbers:430073 (2.7-4cm,SP1098, Box) & 430075 (2.7-7cm,SP1098,	Device	Class II	1
9 Dec 2025	Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Model/	Device	Class II	2
9 Dec 2025	Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S and Si Monopolar Curved Scissor	Device	Class II	4
4 Dec 2025	Brand Name: Ion Endoluminal System Product Name: Ion Vision Probe Bag Model/Catalog Number: 490127 Software Version: N/A	Device	Class II	1
17 Nov 2025	Da Vinci 5 ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000 Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Used for minimally invasive surgery.	Device	Class II	1

All 105 events for Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Questions and answers

Why was this device recalled?

FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "Intuitive Surgical has become aware and further investigation has determined that misinterpretation of instructions provided on the IS4000 Stapler Release Kit instruction card may result damage of the tool."

What does Class II mean?

FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Where was the product distributed?

FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,…"

Is the recall still ongoing?

FDA lists the status as Terminated; the termination date is 10 Dec 2018. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.

Where does this data come from?

openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.

Provenance

Source: openFDA device enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.