The Recall Desk
Severity pendingFDA (Devices)·Z-1700-2026·Announced 2026-04-08

Brand Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forceps Instrument Product Name: da Vinci S, Si Tenaculum Forc

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-1700-2026.

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 in complaints regarding frayed or broken pitch cables on reusable surgical instruments

The recalled product

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
Manufacturer
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.