Da Vinci 5 ASSY,DV5 TOWER,IS5000 Recall
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 1,357 Da Vinci 5 systems due to unintentional activation of the near infrared handheld camera.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. initiated a recall of the Da Vinci 5 ASSY,DV5 TOWER,IS5000 (Model/Catalog Number: 380746) because the near infrared handheld camera can be unintentionally activated when attempting to turn off illumination during normal clinical workflow transitions, particularly when switching from the handheld camera to the robotic endoscope.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 1,357 systems distributed in the U.S. (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY) and O.U.S. (Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and United Kingdom). The recall number is Z-2310-2026. Affected units include specific serial numbers listed under Part Numbers 380746, 470653-01, and 470653-03.
What You Should Do
No specific consumer action steps are provided in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
This Class II recall involves a device that may cause temporary or reversible adverse health consequences.
Source
FDA recall Z-2310-2026, report date 20260610.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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