510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · NAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument
Cleared on Jun 29, 2005 as substantially equivalent to K990144 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2000) and 13 other predicates after a 91-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1994. 1 of the 271 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 228 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jun 29, 2005
- Review
- 91 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NAY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 14
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K930667 (1994). 42 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 228 later devices descend from it, 7 citing it directly. 1 of the 271 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 8 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 6 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 3 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 2 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- This deviceK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- Descendant · cites it directly · 224 of its ownK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 211 of its ownK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 155 of its ownK060391 Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Stabilizer, Model 420182Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 154 of its ownK061260 Intuitive Surgical Endowrist PK Dissecting Forceps, Models 400214 &…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 153 of its ownK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
Showing 5 of 228 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K223095 Senhance Surgical System3 generations on · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 228 · See all- K063220DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly224descendants
- K081137Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · 2 generations on211descendants
- K060391Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Stabilizer, Model 420182Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly155descendants
- K061260Intuitive Surgical Endowrist PK Dissecting Forceps, Models 400214 & 420214Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · cites it directly154descendants
- K090993Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200, IS2000 and IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly153descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −7 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −5 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −4 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −2 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −1 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| +1 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| +2 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| +1 | K060391 | Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Stabilizer, Model 420182 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| +1 | K061260 | Intuitive Surgical Endowrist PK Dissecting Forceps, Models 400214 & 420214 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| +1 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 1 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
| 2025 | 31 | 0 |
| 2026 | 22 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
1 device in this family has a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new NAY device
- #1 K232610 da Vinci Surgical System Model IS5000, da…score 32.9 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (14)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument…Summary page 1…uments and Accessories Predicate Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 /… | 2000 |
| * | K002489 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Control SystemSummary page 1…Accessories Predicate Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K… | 2001 |
| * | K011002 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model Isi 1000Summary page 1…ries Predicate Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 /… | 2001 |
| * | K012833 | Intuitive Surgical Bipolar ForcepsSummary page 1…dicate Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 /… | 2001 |
| * | K013416 | Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Endoscopic Instrument FamilySummary page 1…gical da Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device… | 2002 |
| * | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Summary page 1…inci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device… | 2002 |
| * | K022574 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System & Endoscopic Instruments, Model…Summary page 1…cal System and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510… | 2002 |
| * | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and Endoscopic…Summary page 1…and Endoscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is bei… | 2004 |
| * | K040948 | Intuitive Surgical Endopass Endoscopic Delivery Instrument, Model P/N 400170Summary page 1…oscopic Instruments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is being submi… | 2004 |
| * | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models IS1200 &…Summary page 1…struments Devices (legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is being submitted for a… | 2004 |
| * | K043288 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsSummary page 1…(legally marketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is being submitted for an expansion of the Indications for… | 2005 |
| * | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover Accessory, Model…Summary page 1…arketed under K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is being submitted for an expansion of the Indications for Descriptio… | 2005 |
| * | K050369 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS2000 Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 1…der K990144 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is being submitted for an expansion of the Indications for Description… | 2005 |
| * | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 1…4 / K002489 K011002 / K012833 / K013416 / K021036 / K022574 / K040237 K040948 / K043153 / K043288 / K050005 / K050369 / K050404). Device This 510(k) is being submitted for an expansion of the Indications for Description Use t… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (228)
See all 2287 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | 2006 | 224 |
| K060391 | Intuitive Surgical Endowrist Stabilizer, Model 420182 | 2006 | 155 |
| K061260 | Intuitive Surgical Endowrist PK Dissecting Forceps, Models 400214 & 420214 | 2006 | 154 |
| K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200, IS2000 and IS3000 | 2009 | 153 |
| K123329 | DA Vinvi Surgical System | 2014 | 3 |
| K070947 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments and Endowrist… | 2008 | 0 |
| K072627 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci and DA Vinci S Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments… | 2008 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K223095Senhance Surgical SystemAsensus Surgical, Inc. · 2023 · 3 generations on · ◆ in the 2023 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 6 of the 42 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K063220 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2006) has gone furthest, with 224 descendants of its own.
- 20 other devices also cite its predicate K990144.
How does its category compare?
All NAY devicesNAY System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · NAY
16in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · NAY
117in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · NAY
1in 2025
Class I (2 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · NAY
48,456in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code NAY, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | — | 11 | 133 |
| 2008 | 4 | 189 | 3 | 224 |
| 2009 | 3 | 253 | 1 | 380 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 623 |
| 2011 | 7 | 191 | 2 | 501 |
| 2012 | 4 | 106 | 1 | 1,552 |
| 2013 | 4 | 144 | 6 | 6,217 |
| 2014 | 9 | 143 | 25 | 6,135 |
| 2015 | 3 | 99 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 2016 | 8 | 197 | 1 | 1,077 |
| 2017 | 16 | 107 | 1 | 1,049 |
| 2018 | 15 | 152 | 2 | 1,074 |
| 2019 | 8 | 73 | 5 | 1,154 |
| 2020 | 9 | 212 | 0 | 1,558 |
| 2021 | 11 | 61 | 3 | 1,997 |
| 2022 | 6 | 57 | 3 | 5,727 |
| 2023 | 5 | 141 | 2 (1) | 10,898 |
| 2024 | 10 | 126 | 40 | 12,872 |
| 2025 | 16 | 117 | 1 | 48,456 |
| 2026 | 7 | 89 | 4 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Intuitive Surgical® da Vinci® Surgical System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical® Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection…
Read the full statement (142 words)
The Intuitive Surgical® da Vinci® Surgical System is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical® Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, ultrasonic shears, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, stabilizers, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp dissection, approximation, ligation, electrocautery, suturing, and delivery and placement of microwave ablation probes and accessories during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general non-cardiovascular thoracoscopic surgical procedures, and thoracoscopically assisted cardiotomy procedures. The system can also be employed, with adjunctive mediastinotomy to perform coronary anastomosis during cardiac revascularization. The system is indicated for adult and pediatric use. It is intended for use by trained physicians in an operating room environment in accordance with the representative specific procedures set forth in the Professional Instructions for Use.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K050802 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K050802: Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K050802
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026