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Intuitive recalls da Vinci Monopolar Curved Scissors over frayed/broken grip cables causing loss of instrument control

Intuitive recalled da Vinci 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors as part of a wave of reusable-instrument recalls over frayed or broken grip cables that could cause loss of instrument control during surgery. The largest of the wave at 355,547 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-0847-2025, accessdata.fda.gov / openFDA enforcement.

Occurred 2024-12-19 · Intuitive Surgical

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What happened in Intuitive recalls da Vinci Monopolar Curved Scissors over frayed/broken grip cables causing loss of instrument control?
Intuitive recalled da Vinci 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors as part of a wave of reusable-instrument recalls over frayed or broken grip cables that could cause loss of instrument control during surgery. The largest of the wave at 355,547 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-0847-2025, accessdata.fda.gov / openFDA enforcement.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on December 19, 2024 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 Monopolar Curved Scissors over frayed/broken grip cables causing loss of instrument control?
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 Monopolar Curved Scissors over frayed/broken grip cables causing loss of instrument control?
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 Monopolar Curved Scissors over frayed/broken grip cables causing loss of instrument control?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Unreviewed · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-06-27

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Last reviewed 2026-06-27

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