CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 22 Jan 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Horizon Small Clip Applier,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical
Intuitive Surgical is recalling Horizon Small Clip Applier,is4000¿, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Dec 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0870-2025
- FDA event ID
- 95938
- Recalling firm
- Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 19 Dec 2024
- FDA classified
- 10 Jan 2025
- Reported
- 22 Jan 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 22 Jan 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Product as listed by the FDA
8MM,HORIZON SMALL CLIP APPLIER,IS4000¿ REF 470401
Where it was distributed
U.S. - Nation-wide. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Puerto Rico. O.U.S: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam
Nationwide AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusetts
Questions about this recall
Is Horizon Small Clip Applier,is4000¿ recalled?
Yes. Intuitive Surgical recalled Horizon Small Clip Applier,is4000¿ on 19 Dec 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0870-2025.
Why was it recalled?
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Which lots are affected?
Model Number: 470401 Part Number: 470401-07 UDI-DI code: 00886874112670 Batch Numbers: K10230129 K10230205 K10230212 K10230226 K10230323 K10230405 K10230413 K10230420 K10230504 K10230608 K10230630 K10230706 K10230713 K10230803 K10230810 K10230817 K10230928 K10231005 K10231019 K10231027 K10231102 K10230112 K10240125 K10240208 K10240222 K10240327 K10240411 K10240523 K10240606 K10240620 K10240627 K10240702 K10240711 K10240725 K11240112 Model Number: 470401 Part Number: 470401-08 UDI-DI code: 00886874112670 Batch Numbers: K10230914 K10231012 K10240327 K10240509 K10240523 K10240530
Where was it sold?
U.S. - Nation-wide. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Puerto Rico. O.U.S: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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