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FDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical field

FDA's Class 2 recall record for the da Vinci 5 identifies a viewer-display software issue that can cause loss of display functionality during dual-console use. The record describes a software correction for affected systems (FDA da Vinci 5 recall).

Occurred 2026-02-18 · da Vinci (and Ion) at South Korea · Intuitive Surgical · South Korea · Surgical robots · Investigated by FDA

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  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=217883
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=219095

Status history

  • Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

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What happened in FDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical field?
FDA's Class 2 recall record for the da Vinci 5 identifies a viewer-display software issue that can cause loss of display functionality during dual-console use. The record describes a software correction for affected systems ([FDA da Vinci 5 recall](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRes/res.cfm?id=217883)).
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on February 18, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in FDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical field?
da Vinci (and Ion) by Intuitive Surgical is the recorded robot involved in this incident at South Korea.
Has anyone responded to FDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical field?
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What is the current status of FDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical field?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

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Last reviewed 2026-09-29

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