The Recall Desk
Severity pendingFDA (Devices)·Z-1699-2026·Announced 2026-04-08

Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retractor Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Grasping Retr

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1699-2026.

Severity not yet assessed

We have not scored this recall against our rubric yet, so we are not showing a severity rating or our usual guidance. The agency’s own notice below is the authoritative source — read it first.

Plain-English summary

Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.

The recalled product

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
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.