Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS (IS4000) with model/ref 471093 due to frayed grip cables that could break during use, posing a risk of injury.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS (IS4000) with model/ref 471093 because frayed or broken grip cables could break during use, potentially causing injury. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the surgical instruments.
The grip cables on these surgical instruments can fray or break during use, which may cause the instrument to malfunction. This could lead to injury if the instrument slips or fails while being used in surgery.
Surgical professionals and hospitals that own or use the recalled 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS (IS4000) with model/ref 471093 are most at risk. The hazard is specific to the instruments with frayed grip cables.
Check if your 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS (IS4000) has model/ref 471093 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10221118, K10221124, etc.).
Verify your instrument's model number and batch numbers against the list provided in the recall.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical directly for further assistance or to confirm if your instrument is affected.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments with jaws.
Check if your 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS (IS4000) has model/ref 471093 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10221118, K10221124, etc.).
Contact Intuitive Surgical directly to confirm if your instrument is affected and follow their instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0874-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0874-2025 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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