510(k) · Cleared
ClearedEndoWrist 5mm Thoracic Grasper
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 31, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K123329 (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., 2014) after a 211-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1994.
- Decided
- May 31, 2018
- Review
- 211 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- NAY
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K930667 (1994). 81 ancestors in all, the oldest K811390 (1981). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- 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 backK112263 Monopolar Curved Scissors Tip Cover AccessoryIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123329 DA Vinvi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK173415 EndoWrist 5mm Thoracic GrasperIntuitive 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 backK112263 Monopolar Curved Scissors Tip Cover AccessoryIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK123329 DA Vinvi Surgical SystemIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK173415 EndoWrist 5mm Thoracic GrasperIntuitive Surgical, Inc. · 2018
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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 | K112263 | Monopolar Curved Scissors Tip Cover Accessory | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2011 | 1 |
| −1 | K123329 | DA Vinvi Surgical System | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173415 | EndoWrist 5mm Thoracic Grasper | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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.
Planning a device in NAY? 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123329 | DA Vinvi Surgical SystemSummary page 4…Endoscope and accessories Classification: Endoscope and accessories, 21 CFR 876.1500, NAY Predicate Device: Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist® 8mm Thoracic Grasper (K123329) Device Description: The EndoWrist 5mm Thoracic Grasper is an endoscopic instrument for use with the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci… | 2014 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 24 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 20 of the 81 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K123329.
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. 2018, 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 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 (173 words)
The Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Control 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 and cryogenic ablation probes and accessories, during urologic surgical procedures, general laparoscopic surgical procedures, gynecologic laparoscopic surgical procedures, transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures restricted to benign and malignant tumors classified as TI and T2, and for benign base of tongue resection 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 (except for transoral otolaryngology surgical procedures). 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/K173415 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173415: EndoWrist 5mm Thoracic Grasper.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K173415
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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