da Vinci SP Instrument Arm Drape Recall
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 11,113 units of da Vinci SP Instrument Arm Drape due to potential detachment from the instrument arm.
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This notice was issued by FDA on August 11, 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
Robotic-assisted surgical system arm drapes may detach from the instrument arm due to an issue involving the drape rings located at the top of the product, which may expose a section of instrument arm, which may result in procedure delay or conversion to an alternate minimally invasive approach.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects da Vinci SP Instrument Arm Drape, SP, 1-PACK with Part Numbers 430013-13 and 430013-15. A total of 11,113 units are involved. Affected lot numbers include: 3074LA0500, 1124LA0200, 2124LA0400, 1134LA0700, 1144LA0500, 7154LA0200, 6164LA0800, 1084LA0300, 3164LAA800, 4084LA0500, 4124LA0600, 1274LA0500, 2294LA0200, 1274LA0400, 4284LA0800, 6324LA0200, 1324LA0300, 4154LA0400, 2284LA0100, 4144LA1300, 3324LA0500, 2354LA0500, 7144LA0500, 4294LA0700, 3374LA0400, 5264LA0700, 3224LA0500, 3424LA0200, 1394LA0100. UDI-DI is 00886874113486. The recall number is Z-2722-2026. Distribution includes US nationwide in NJ, OR, NY, FL, AL, SD, TX, VA, WV, PA, CA, WA, CT, MA, IL, OK, OH, MI, NC, MO, KY, WI, AZ, CO, GA, MD, SC, IN, NV, TN, MS, KS, IA, UT, MN, LA, NE, ME and the countries of Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, Ireland, Spain.
What You Should Do
Users should follow guidance from the recalling firm regarding the affected devices.
Why This Matters
The recall involves over 11,000 units distributed worldwide and may lead to procedure delays during robotic-assisted surgeries.
Source
FDA recall Z-2722-2026, report date 20260722. https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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