The Recall Desk

Hazard

Cable Failure recalls

20 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
20
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2026-04-08

Of the 20 cable failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (5%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–20 of 20

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1697-2026·2026-04-08

    da Vinci double fenestrated grasper recalled over broken grip cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S and Si Double Fenestrated Grasper Instruments following increased complaints of broken or frayed grip cables in reusable instruments.

    Product
    Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Double Fenestrated Grasper Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Double Fenestrated Grasper Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420189 Software Version: NA Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including bl
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1696-2026·2026-04-08

    da Vinci monopolar curved scissors recalled over frayed grip cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S and Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instruments following increased complaints of broken or frayed grip cables in reusable instruments.

    Product
    Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S and Si Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420179 Software Version: N/A Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1700-2026·2026-04-08

    da Vinci tenaculum forceps recalled over frayed or broken pitch cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S and Si Tenaculum Forceps Instruments following increased complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments.

    Product
    Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420207 Software Version: N/A Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including blunt and sharp end
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1698-2026·2026-04-08

    da Vinci mega needle driver recalled over broken or frayed cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S and Si Mega Needle Driver Instruments following increased complaints of broken or frayed grip cables in reusable instruments.

    Product
    Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Mega Needle Driver Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420194 Software Version: NA Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including blunt and sharp en
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1701-2026·2026-04-08

    da Vinci permanent cautery hook recalled over frayed pitch cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S and Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instruments following increased complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments.

    Product
    Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Permanent Cautery Hook Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420183 Software Version: NA Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including blunt and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1699-2026·2026-04-08

    da Vinci grasping retractor instruments recalled over broken grip cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci S and Si Grasping Retractor Instruments following increased complaints of broken or frayed grip cables in reusable instruments.

    Product
    Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Model/Catalog Number: 420278 Software Version: NA Product Description: EndoWrist Instruments or Da Vinci S/Si Reusable instruments, including blunt and sharp en
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0874-2025·2025-01-22

    ProGrasp Forceps Recalled Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical recalls ProGrasp Forceps instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. Approximately 99,249 units distributed in the U.S. and internationally are affected.

    Product
    8MM,PROGRASP FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0873-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical 8mm Cadiere Forceps Recalled for Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 56,580 units of the 8mm Cadiere Forceps (Model 471049) due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instrument.

    Product
    8MM,CADIERE FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471049
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0876-2025·2025-01-22

    8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps Recalled for Frayed Grip Cable

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 68,458 units of its 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.

    Product
    8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471172
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0854-2025·2025-01-22

    Prograsp Surgical Forceps Recalled Due to Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,852 units of 8MM Prograsp Forceps due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. These reusable surgical instruments may lose grip control during use.

    Product
    8MM,PROGRASP FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0857-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Forceps Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 373 Resano Forceps due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments. Affected healthcare providers should contact the manufacturer for guidance.

    Product
    8MM,RESANO FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470181
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0868-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Bipolar Dissectors Recalled for Frayed Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 141 curved bipolar dissectors due to complaints of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical instruments.

    Product
    8MM,CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470344
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0867-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical Clip Applier Instruments Recalled for Frayed or Broken Cables

    Intuitive Surgical has recalled approximately 30,316 units of its 8MM Medium-Large Clip Applier instruments (Model 470327) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on the reusable surgical tools.

    Product
    8MM,MEDIUM-LARGE CLIP APPLIER,IS4000¿ REF 470327
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0866-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Instruments Recalled Due to Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 9,303 units of 8MM Small Grasping Retractor instruments due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables affecting reusable surgical instruments distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    8MM,SMALL GRASPING RETRACTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470318
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0923-2025·2025-01-22

    Tenaculum Forceps for da Vinci Surgical Systems Recalled Due to Pitch Cable Failures

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Tenaculum Forceps used with da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems due to pitch cable failures. These instruments are used for tissue manipulation and retraction during surgical procedures.

    Product
    8MM, Tenaculum Forceps REF 470207 Instrument used with the da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems in a wide variety of procedures to perform a variety of surgical tasks including manipulation and retraction of tissue.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0852-2025·2025-01-22

    Intuitive Surgical DeBakey Forceps Recalled for Frayed or Broken Grip Cables

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,739 8MM DeBakey Forceps (Model 470036) used in surgical procedures due to increased reports of frayed or broken grip cables. Cable failure could impair instrument function during surgery.

    Product
    8MM,DEBAKEY FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470036
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1477-2023·2023-05-10

    Philips ProxiDiagnost N90 radiography systems recalled due to cable damage

    Philips is recalling certain ProxiDiagnost N90 radiography systems due to a cable under the table that may break. A broken cable could prevent users from tilting the table or engaging braking.

    Product
    Philips ProxiDiagnost N90 1.0 (Model 706100) and ProxiDiagnost N90 1.1 (Model 706110)- A multi-functional general radiography and fluoroscopy (R/F) system
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·22034·2021-12-22

    Hang-on Treestands Recalled Due to Cable Failure and Fall Hazard

    Big Game Treestands' 2021 The Captain model (batch 2M-0121) is recalled because plastic-coated cable crimps can slip during use, releasing the standing platform and causing falls. Two injuries have been reported from ten documented incidents.

    Product
    The Captain Hang-on Treestands (2021 Batch #2M-0121)
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0080-2017·2016-10-19

    Contour Zero-Gravity Radiation Protection System Recalled for Cable Failure Risk

    Contour Fabricators is recalling 447 Zero-Gravity radiation protection systems because excessive cable rotation may cause the shield to fall, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Zero-Gravity Radiation Protection System Radiology Personnel protective shield.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·16108·2016-02-18

    BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard

    BYA Sports is recalling Skyline backyard zipline kits because a cable crimp can fail, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the kits and contact the company for a free replacement.

    Product
    Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide