Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0845-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

The da Vinci SP surgical system is made of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and the Patient Cart (PC). The Patient Cart is the operative component of the SP system and its primary function is to support the positioning of the surgical port (cannula) and to manipulate the surgical instruments and camera. The Model Number is SP 1098.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 23, 2018

Date Posted: February 5, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0845-2020

Event ID: 83192

Reason for Recall:

The firm became aware of a problem with the surgical system where the cannula mount button may be damaged when the user releases the button abruptly.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 5 PSCs (Units)

Code Information:

The Affected Systems are : SP0022, SP0023, SP0024, SP0025 and SP0026.

Distribution Pattern:

Product distributed in the US to the following states: Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated