Intuitive Surgical recalls Horizon Small Clip Applier models with frayed grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units include specific batch numbers and model 470401.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling Horizon Small Clip Appliers with model number 470401 due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables. This could lead to injury if the instrument slips during surgical procedures.
The grip cables on these instruments can fray or break during use, potentially causing the instrument to slip from the surgeon's hand. This could lead to injury to the patient or the surgeon during delicate surgical procedures.
Surgical teams using the Horizon Small Clip Applier model 470401 are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device may face injury if the grip cable fails.
Check for the model number 470401 on the device. Affected units have specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice, including K10230129 through K11240112.
Look for the model number 470401 on the Horizon Small Clip Applier.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on whether your device is affected and next steps.
The recall indicates reports of frayed or broken grip cables, so it is not safe to use without checking if it's affected.
Check the model number and batch numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your device is affected. Contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.
Affected devices have model number 470401 and specific batch numbers from the list provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0870-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0870-2025 from Intuitive Surgical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
