Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci S/Si reusable grasper instruments with potential broken or frayed grip cables due to increased complaints. Affected models include specific batch numbers and system numbers listed in the recall notice.
Due to increased complaints for broken/frayed grip cables for reusable instruments.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling certain da Vinci S and Si reusable grasper instruments because they have reported broken or frayed grip cables. This could lead to the instruments not functioning properly during surgery, potentially causing injury to the patient or the surgical team.
The grip cables in these instruments can become broken or frayed, which may cause the instrument to malfunction during surgery. This could lead to improper tissue handling or unintended movements, but the recall indicates this is a reported issue rather than a confirmed safety hazard.
Surgical teams and hospitals that use da Vinci S/Si robotic surgical systems with the specific model numbers listed in the recall. The risk is low for most users as the issue involves reusable instruments that may not be used in every procedure.
Check for the model number 420189 on the instrument or the specific batch/system numbers listed in the recall notice. These instruments are used in da Vinci S and Si robotic surgical systems for endoscopic procedures.
Look for the model number 420189 on the instrument or check the batch/system numbers listed in the recall notice.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling these instruments due to increased complaints about broken or frayed grip cables, which could affect their function during surgery.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. The hazard is reported but not confirmed to cause serious injury in normal use.
Check for the model number 420189 on the instrument or the specific batch/system numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1697-2026 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-1697-2026 from Intuitive Surgical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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