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da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component

Recall RA-73120 (Class II; ~Feb 23 2023): a loose instrument carriage on the Universal Surgical Manipulator caused by a linear-rail component out of specification (carriage wobble under force) on da Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000); CAPA 552131. Cap-flag: sourced via Health Canada's regulator mirror; exact unit count not captured.

Occurred 2023-02-23 · da Vinci (and Ion) at South Korea · Intuitive Surgical · South Korea · Surgical robots · Investigated by FDA

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  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class

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  1. Health Canada · https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/da-vinci-surgical-systems

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What happened in da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?
Recall RA-73120 (Class II; ~Feb 23 2023): a loose instrument carriage on the Universal Surgical Manipulator caused by a linear-rail component out of specification (carriage wobble under force) on da Vinci X (IS4200) and Xi (IS4000); CAPA 552131. Cap-flag: sourced via Health Canada's regulator mirror; exact unit count not captured.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 23, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?
da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at South Korea.
Has anyone responded to da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail component?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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