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.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8mm fenestrated bipolar forceps (model IS4000 REF 470205) because frayed or broken grip cables could lead to injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the product.
Frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments could cause the forceps to malfunction during procedures, potentially leading to injury to the patient or the surgical team. This hazard occurs when the cables are damaged, which can happen during normal use or handling.
Surgical teams using the recalled bipolar forceps are most at risk. The recall impacts specific batch numbers of the product sold for surgical procedures.
Check for the model number 470205 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10221204, K10230103). The product is sold under the brand Intuitive Surgical for surgical use.
Identify the model number (470205) and batch numbers (e.g., K10221204) to confirm if your forceps are affected.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable bipolar forceps, which could cause injury during surgical procedures.
Check for the model number 470205 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10221204, K10230103).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Intuitive Surgical directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0859-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0859-2025 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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