Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP Surgical System Recall: Cannula Mount Button Damage Risk
Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci SP surgical systems (models SP0022-SP0026) due to potential cannula mount button damage when released abruptly. Affected systems may require repair or replacement.
Lower-risk 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.
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What happened, in plain English
Intuitive Surgical is recalling specific models of their da Vinci SP surgical systems because the cannula mount button can be damaged if released abruptly. This could affect how surgeons position surgical tools during procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69557-intuitive-surgical-da-vinci-sp-surgical-system-recall-cannula-mount.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69557-intuitive-surgical-da-vinci-sp-surgical-system-recall-cannula-mount · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0845-2020
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“Intuitive Surgical da Vinci SP Surgical System Recall: Cannula Mount Button Damage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69557-intuitive-surgical-da-vinci-sp-surgical-system-recall-cannula-mount. Based on FDA recall #Z-0845-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0845-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cannula mount button may become damaged when released abruptly, potentially affecting the surgical system's ability to position instruments and cameras. This could lead to improper tool placement during procedures.
Who’s affected
Surgeons and surgical teams using the affected da Vinci SP models (SP0022-SP0026) are most at risk. These systems are used in operating rooms for minimally invasive surgery.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your da Vinci SP surgical system has model numbers SP0022, SP0023, SP0024, SP0025, or SP0026. The Patient Cart (PC) is the component that supports surgical tools and cameras.
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What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Identify the model number on your da Vinci SP system to confirm if it is affected (SP0022-SP0026).
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states.
FDA distribution: “Product distributed in the US to the following states: Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.2 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my system immediately?
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. Affected systems can continue to be used with caution.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0845-2020 (October 23, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0845-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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