Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- December 9, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Intuitive Surgical
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Intuitive Surgical
- Product type
- da Vinci S/Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument
- Model numbers
- 420179-10, 420179-12, 420179-14, 420179-15, 420179
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
December 9, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
April 8, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 15, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Intuitive Surgical, Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
The da Vinci S/Si Monopolar Curved Scissors are EndoWrist instruments used in robotic-assisted surgery for tissue manipulation, dissection and cautery. They are reusable and rely on mechanical grip cables to transmit motion.
Why This Is Dangerous
The recall cites increased complaints of broken or frayed grip cables. Such faults can compromise instrument control during procedures.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Hospitals may need to substitute instruments, potentially delaying procedures and increasing coordination with suppliers for replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify instrument is a da Vinci S/Si Monopolar Curved Scissors with Model 420179
- Check for batch/lot codes and GTINs listed in recall documentation
- Cross-check material numbers 420179-10, -12, -14, -15 on the instrument label
Where to find product info
Model number and batch codes printed on instrument label; GTIN and material number on packaging
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically take weeks to months per recall process
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate with hospital procurement and regulatory agencies
- Document all communications and dates of contact
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify instrument serials before use
- Maintain records of instrument batch histories
- Coordinate with the manufacturer for compliant replacements
Documentation advice
Retain recall notice, purchase receipts if available, serial numbers, batch/lot codes, photos of the instrument label and packaging
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Product Details
Product: da Vinci S/Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Model/Catalog Numbers: 420179, 420179-10, 420179-12, 420179-14, 420179-15 Where Sold: Worldwide distribution to hospitals and surgical centers Sold Since: Unknown Price: Unknown
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Worldwide distribution to hospitals and surgical centers
- Hazard: broken/frayed grip cables
- No reported injuries or incidents
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