We pull official government recall records and translate each one into plain language: what happened, how serious it is, and the steps to take. No legalese.
Search by meaning, not just keywords — describe the product or the hazard and we’ll find matching recalls even when the official notice uses different words. Brand names and model numbers work too.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Long Tip Forceps (model 471048) due to frayed grip cables that could cause injury during use. Affected units include specific batch numbers from K10230330 to K10240822.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8mm fenestrated bipolar forceps with frayed or broken grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected models include IS4000 REF 470205 with specific batch numbers.
Karl Storz recalls ureteroscopes with model 27001K due to unapproved reprocessing methods. This could pose safety risks if used without FDA-reviewed procedures. Affected units include specific lots and serial numbers.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Atrial Retractor Short Right model 470246 due to frayed grip cables that could cause injury during use.
Karl Storz recalls uretero-renoscope models with unapproved reprocessing methods. FDA requires safety review before use. Affected units include specific lot numbers.