Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM CADIERE FORCEPS (model 471049) with frayed grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units have specific batch numbers. Contact for repair or replacement.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM CADIERE FORCEPS with frayed or broken grip cables that could lead to injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the product.
Frayed or broken grip cables on these surgical instruments could cause the forceps to slip or malfunction during procedures, potentially leading to injury to patients or the surgeon. The hazard is related to the condition of the cables, not normal use.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the 8MM CADIERE FORCEPS model 471049 with specific batch numbers are most at risk. The recall applies to reusable instruments used in surgical settings.
Check for the model number 471049 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10221218, K10230112, etc.). The product is used in surgical settings and is reusable.
Identify the model number (471049) and batch numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your instrument is affected.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical directly for instructions on repair, replacement, or other remedies.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments, which could cause injury during procedures.
Affected batch numbers include K10221218, K10230112, K10230122, and other specific numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, but you should check if your instrument has the affected batch numbers and contact Intuitive Surgical 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-0873-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0873-2025 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
