Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Black Diamond Micro Forceps (model 470033) due to frayed grip cables that could break during use, potentially causing injury. Affected units include specific batch numbers.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Black Diamond Micro Forceps with model number 470033 because frayed or broken grip cables could break during use, posing a risk of injury. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the product.
The grip cables on these micro forceps can fray or break during use, which may lead to the instrument slipping or causing injury to the user. This risk is particularly concerning in surgical settings where precision is critical.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the 8MM Black Diamond Micro Forceps (model 470033) are most at risk. The recall applies to specific batch numbers produced between 2023 and 2024.
Check for the model number 470033 on the product. The batch numbers listed include K10230219 through K10240613. These units were sold starting in 2023.
Look for the model number 470033 and batch numbers K10230219 to K10240613 on the product label.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws, which could lead to injury.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps beyond checking the product details for the model and batch numbers.
Yes, frayed or broken grip cables could cause the instrument to slip or injure the user during surgical procedures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0851-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0851-2025 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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