# FDA recall Z-1459-2022

> **Intuitive Surgical, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2022-07-01.

## Product

Da Vinci S/Si Large Clip Applier, Model 420230  Da Vinci S/Si Medium-Large Clip Applier, Model 420327  Da Vinci S/Si Small Clip Applier, Model 420003

## Reason for recall

Due to the potential for unexpected motion caused by the partial disengagement of the instrument from the system.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. The countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, 

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1459-2022
- **Recalling firm:** Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2022-07-01
- **Report date:** 2022-08-03

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1459-2022

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1459-2022. Retrieved 2026-07-01 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1459-2022. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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