CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 22 Jan 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Large Suturecut Needle Driver,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical is recalling Large Suturecut Needle Driver,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

Lot, batch or date codesModel Number: 470296 Part Number: 470296-05 UDI-DI code: 00886874112410 Batch Numbers: K10230217 Model Number: 470296 Part Number: 470296-08 UDI-DI code: 00886874112410 Batch Numbers: K10230302 K10230413 K10230420 K10230427 K10230824 K10231123 K10240229 K10240425 K10240627 K10240718 K16240613
Quantity recalled784

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-0864-2025
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

Timeline

19 Dec 2024Recall initiated by company
10 Jan 2025Classified by FDA+22 days
22 Jan 2025Published 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,LARGE SUTURECUT NEEDLE DRIVER,IS4000¿ REF 470296

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 Large Suturecut Needle Driver,is4000¿ recalled?

Yes. Intuitive Surgical recalled Large Suturecut Needle Driver,is4000¿ on 19 Dec 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0864-2025.

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: 470296 Part Number: 470296-05 UDI-DI code: 00886874112410 Batch Numbers: K10230217 Model Number: 470296 Part Number: 470296-08 UDI-DI code: 00886874112410 Batch Numbers: K10230302 K10230413 K10230420 K10230427 K10230824 K10231123 K10240229 K10240425 K10240627 K10240718 K16240613

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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