_Incident · Recall_

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

Canonical ID: `0906f54e-ce85-43e5-aac0-fd2e010d9175`

- **Occurred:** 2025-12-09
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Intuitive Surgical](/companies/intuitive-surgical.md) (id: `e5127536-0ff2-4f0e-8488-64994cb2ffc7`)

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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## Common questions

### 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.

### When did this incident occur?

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?

The incident is recorded as involving Intuitive Surgical on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver over broken or frayed grip cables?

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

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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