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The incident is recorded as occurring on April 15, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

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Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuries

Intuitive Surgical recalled its da Vinci surgical staplers after reports of death and injuries. The FDA received a petition requesting a voluntary recall of the da Vinci 5 system due to safety concerns with the stapling functionality.

Occurred 2026-04-15 · Intuitive Surgical

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https://www.mddionline.com/surgical/from-cyber-criminals-to-recalls-inside-intuitive-surgical-s-newest-snag

Status history

Active · 2026-07-08 · agent:depth

Common questions

What happened in Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuries?: Intuitive Surgical recalled its da Vinci surgical staplers after reports of death and injuries. The FDA received a petition requesting a voluntary recall of the da Vinci 5 system due to safety concerns with the stapling functionality.
When did this incident occur?: The incident is recorded as occurring on April 15, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuries?: 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 Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuries?: 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 Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuries?: This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08

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Last reviewed 2026-07-08

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