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Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver over broken or frayed grip cables

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver (REF 420194) over broken or frayed grip cables on the reusable instrument that could cause loss of instrument control. 7,819 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1698-2026, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

Occurred 2025-12-09 · Intuitive Surgical · Investigated by FDA

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What happened in Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver over broken or frayed grip cables?
Intuitive recalled the da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver (REF 420194) over broken or frayed grip cables on the reusable instrument that could cause loss of instrument control. 7,819 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1698-2026, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.
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The incident is recorded as occurring on December 9, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver over broken or frayed grip cables?
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Has anyone responded to Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver over broken or frayed grip cables?
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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