Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Atrial Retractor Short Right model 470246 due to frayed grip cables that could cause injury during use.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling a specific atrial retractor model because frayed grip cables on reusable surgical instruments could lead to injury. This recall affects surgeons and medical staff who use these instruments during procedures.
Frayed or broken grip cables on the retractor's jaws could cause the instrument to slip or malfunction during surgery. This poses a risk of injury to the patient or the surgical team if the cable fails while in use.
Surgeons and medical staff who use this specific atrial retractor during procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to reusable instruments with jaws that have been sold with the listed batch numbers.
Check for the model number 470246 on the retractor. The batch numbers listed include K10230219 through K10240725. This product was sold with specific batch codes for reuse in surgical procedures.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks before use. If damaged, stop using the instrument immediately.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on safe handling or replacement of the instrument.
The product is not safe to use if the grip cables are frayed or broken. Always inspect cables before use.
The affected batch numbers are K10230219, K10230226, K10230525, K10230601, K10230608, K10230615, K10231218, K10240104, K10240111, K10240411, K10240613, K10240620, K10240711, and K10240725.
Contact Intuitive Surgical directly for replacement options or guidance on safe handling.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0862-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0862-2025 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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