510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2026da Vinci X 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 May 26, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K131861 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2014) after a 24-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1994. 1 of the 87 devices in its family, counting itself, has a Class I recall. 31 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 10 times.
- Decided
- May 26, 2017
- Review
- 24 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NAY
- Recalls
- 10
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K930667 (1994). 55 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). 31 later devices descend from it, 16 citing it directly. 1 of the 87 devices in this family, counting this one, has a Class I recall.
- Root · 14 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK171294 da Vinci X 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
- Descendant · cites it directly · 17 of its ownK182140 da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK930667 Reusable Laparoscopic InstrumentsSnowden-Pencer · 1994 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK960400 Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line…Snowden-Pencer · 1996
- 12 generations backK990144 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK021036 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK040237 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK043153 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2004
- 8 generations backK050005 Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK050404 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic InstrumentsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 6 generations backK050802 Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2005
- 5 generations backK063220 DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK081137 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK090993 Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models…Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2009 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK123463 Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System SmartpedalsIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK131861 DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and AccessoriesIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK171294 da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2017
Showing 5 of 31 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
- K223095 Senhance Surgical System2 generations on · 2023
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 31 · See all- 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
- K182140da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly17descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K930667 | Reusable Laparoscopic Instruments | Snowden-Pencer | 1994 | 15 |
| −13 | K960400 | Diamond-Touch and Micro Diamond-Touch Instruments/Diamond-Line… | Snowden-Pencer | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K990144 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments, Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2000 | 3 |
| −11 | K021036 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2002 | 18 |
| −10 | K040237 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Endoscopic Instrument Control System and… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K043153 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments, Models… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −8 | K050005 | Intuitive Surgical Monopolar Curved Scissors, Model 400179; Tip Cover… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | 2 |
| −7 | K050404 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic Instruments | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −6 | K050802 | Modification to Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci Surgical System and Endoscopic… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −5 | K063220 | DA Vinci S Surgical System-V1.1, Model IS2000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2006 | 4 |
| −4 | K081137 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System: Model IS3000 | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 25 |
| −3 | K090993 | Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control Systems, Models IS1200… | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2009 | 3 |
| −2 | K123463 | Intuitive Surgical DA Vinci SI Surgical System Smartpedals | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2012 | 2 |
| −1 | K131861 | DA Vinci Surgical System, Endowrist Instruments and Accessories | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | 80 |
| 0 (this device) | K171294 | da Vinci X 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 | — |
| +1 | K182140 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 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.
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? (1)
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…21 CFR 876.1500, Endoscope and Accessories NAY (System, Surgical, Computer Controlled Instrument) - General and Plastic Surgery da Vincig Xi™ Surgical System device, K131861 The da Vinci X Surgical System, Model 1S4200 is a modification to the Patient Side Cart of the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Mode… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (31)
See all 3116 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| K171699 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System, da Vinci Si Surgical System, da Vinci X Surgical System | 2017 | 14 |
| K231224 | da Vinci Xi Surgical System (IS4000), da Vinci X Surgical System (IS4200) | 2023 | 13 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (1 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Class II | Z-2046-2026 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Due to manipulator containing screws with in the arm sub-assembly that my be susceptible to breaking. |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Class II | Z-1232-2026 | Process control | Due to a software implementation error that allowed instruments arms failing an important diagnostic test to remain in clinical use. This test was supposed to be used to detect Universal Surgical Manipulator insertion axis ball screws… |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Class II | Z-1293-2023 | Equipment maintenance | Due to Universal Surgical Manipulator (USM) instrument carriage being loose as a result of the linear rail component not being manufactured within specifications. |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Class II | Z-1262-2023 | Component change control | Preventative maintenance data was used to identify instrument Arms, part of surgical systems, that allow surgeons to perform surgical tasks, that may be at risk of insertion ballscrew failure, allowing for uncontrolled carriage movement… |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Class II | Z-0133-2023 | Software Design Change | Inadvertent energy delivery from surgical system instrument if 1) Force bipolar and bipolar instruments installed on system 2) Force bipolar connected to Force Triad generator, bipolar not connected to generator 3) Yellow pedal associated… |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Class II | Z-0926-2020 | Component design/selection | The firm become aware of a potentially defective capacitors on circuit boards installed on certain da Vinci Xi, X and SP system Vision Side Carts (VSC) and/or Patient Side Carts (PSC). As a result, you may experience either vision loss or… |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Class II | Z-1897-2020 | Process control | Failure of Universal Surgical Manipulators due to a high friction points, resulting in an increase of arm movement to include: feelings of resistance, hesitation, and jerking. |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Class II | Z-1961-2020 | Process control | Due to a manufacturing variation in the arm that can result in a persistent recoverable fault error (error 23087) and loss of arm functionality prior or during surgery. |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Class II | Z-3254-2018 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Certain Redundant Medical Grade Power Supply (RMGPS) units specific to Surgeon Console and Patient Side Carts were manufactured incorrectly and may fail prior or during use. |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Class II | Z-2341-2018 | Nonconforming Material/Component | Specific da Vinci X Surgical Systems (IS4200) were shipped with defective Arm Controller Joint (ACJ) boards that were found to have a high rate of failure due to a defective component. |
The 5 latest of 10 recalls; the web page lists all.
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 · 2 generations on · ◆ in the 2023 descendants bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 23 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 14 of the 55 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K171632 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2017) has gone furthest, with 20 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. 2017, 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 X Surgical System, Model 184200) 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 (148 words)
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control System (da Vinci X Surgical System, Model 184200) 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 read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K171294 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K171294: da Vinci X Surgical System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K171294
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
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- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026