510(k) · Cleared
Clearedda Vinci Xi Surgical System
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 Aug 7, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K131861 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2014) and 4 other predicates after a 269-day review. Its family tree reaches back 15 generations to 1994. 23 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 7, 2016
- Review
- 269 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NAY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 15 generations to K930667 (1994). 56 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 23 later devices descend from it, 12 citing it directly.
- Root · 15 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 11 generations between
- 3 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK152578 da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK153276 da Vinci Xi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 22 of its ownK170713 da Vinci Xi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 20 of its ownK171632 da Vinci Xi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 18 of its ownK173585 da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 18 of its ownK173842 da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 18 of its ownK172643 da Vinci Xi Surgical System; da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018
Show all 15 generations
- Root · 15 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 13 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 10 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 7 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK152578 da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2016
- This deviceK153276 da Vinci Xi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2016
Showing 5 of 23 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 23 · See all- K170713da Vinci Xi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly22descendants
- K171632da Vinci Xi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017 · cites it directly20descendants
- K173585da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly18descendants
- K173842da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly18descendants
- K172643da Vinci Xi Surgical System; da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly18descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −15 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −14 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −13 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −12 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −11 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −10 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −8 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −7 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −5 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −4 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −3 | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System Smartpedals | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −2 | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 80 |
| −1 | K152578 | da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K153276 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K170713 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K171632 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K173585 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K173842 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K172643 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System; da Vinci X Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 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.
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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? (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesSummary page 4…Submission Type: Traditional 510(k) III. PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION: Predicate Device: Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000 (K131861, K152578) Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS3000 (K081… | 2014 |
| * | K152578 | da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000 Cleared while this submission was under review Summary page 4…al 510(k) III. PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION: Predicate Device: Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000 (K131861, K152578) Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS3000 (K081137, K123… | 2016 |
| * | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Summary page 4…Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000 (K131861, K152578) Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS3000 (K081137, K123463, K090993) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: This 510(k) is for a labeling modification only, to inclu… | 2009 |
| * | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsSummary page 4…K131861, K152578) Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS3000 (K081137, K123463, K090993) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: This 510(k) is for a labeling modification only, to include the following additional represent… | 2012 |
| * | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200, IS2000 and IS3000Summary page 4…K152578) Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS3000 (K081137, K123463, K090993) IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION: This 510(k) is for a labeling modification only, to include the following additional representative, sp… | 2009 |
What descends from it? (23)
See all 2312 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K170713 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System | 2017 | 22 |
| K171632 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System | 2017 | 20 |
| K173585 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System | 2018 | 18 |
| K173842 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System | 2018 | 18 |
| K172643 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System; da Vinci X Surgical System | 2018 | 18 |
| K182140 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System | 2018 | 17 |
| K183086 | da Vinci X and Xi Surgical System | 2020 | 16 |
| K202834 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000), da Vinci X Surgical System (IS4200) | 2020 | 15 |
| K211784 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000), da Vinci X Surgical System (IS4200) | 2021 | 14 |
| K223080 | da Vinci X Surgical System (IS4200), da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000) | 2022 | 13 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.4 years on median.
- 14 of the 56 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K170713 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 22 descendants of its own.
- 31 other devices also cite its predicate K131861.
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. 2016, this device’s year, is highlighted.
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 Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, electrocautery and accessories for endoscopic manipulation of tissue, including grasping, cutting, blunt and sharp…
Read the full statement (147 words)
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS4000) is intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments including rigid endoscopes, blunt and sharp endoscopic dissectors, scissors, scalpels, forceps/pick-ups, needle holders, endoscopic retractors, 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 and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, general 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 to be used 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/K153276 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K153276: da Vinci Xi Surgical System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K153276
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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