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Intuitive Surgical recalls 144 da Vinci 5 systems over surgeon console motor connector failure

FDA Class 2 recall Z-0964-2026 (firm-initiated Aug 21 2024; posted Dec 19 2025): Error 23062 due to partially damaged or failed surgeon console column motor connector. Causes ergonomics to lock — viewer, headrest, armrest, and pedal tray position cannot be adjusted until da Vinci is restarted.

May lead to delay, aborted, or alternate procedure. FDA-determined cause: Device Design. 144 units in commerce across 30+ US states. Remedy: motor module sub-assembly replacement.

Occurred 2024-08-21 · da Vinci (and Ion) at Hong Kong, China · Intuitive Surgical · Hong Kong, China · Surgical robots · Investigated by FDA

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FDA Class 2 recall Z-0964-2026 (firm-initiated Aug 21 2024; posted Dec 19 2025): Error 23062 due to partially damaged or failed surgeon console column motor connector. Causes ergonomics to lock — viewer, headrest, armrest, and pedal tray position cannot be adjusted until da Vinci is restarted. May lead to delay, aborted, or alternate procedure. FDA-determined cause: Device Design. 144 units in commerce across 30+ US states. Remedy: motor module sub-assembly replacement.
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da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Hong Kong, China.
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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