Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Resano Forceps IS4000 models with frayed or broken grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units include specific batch numbers and model 470181.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Resano Forceps IS4000 models due to frayed or broken grip cables. This could lead to injury during surgical procedures if the cables fail while in use.
Frayed or broken grip cables on these forceps could cause them to slip or malfunction during surgery. This poses a risk of injury to patients or the surgical team if the cables fail while in use.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the 8MM Resano Forceps IS4000 models with specific batch numbers are most at risk. The hazard affects reusable surgical instruments.
Check for model number 470181 and batch numbers listed: K10230601, K10230608, K10230824, K10230928, K10231012, K10231027, K10240118, K10240222, K10240516, K10240711, K10240725, K10240801.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks before use.
Due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments.
8MM Resano Forceps IS4000 with model number 470181 and specific batch numbers listed in the recall.
Check for model number 470181 and batch numbers: K10230601, K10230608, K10230824, K10230928, K10231012, K10231027, K10240118, K10240222, K10240516, K10240711, K10240725, K10240801.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0857-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0857-2025 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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