Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS (model 470: 470093) due to frayed grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units have specific batch numbers and part numbers.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM PROGRASP FORCEPS with model number 470093 because frayed grip cables could lead to injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific batch numbers and part numbers listed in the notice.
Frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments could cause the forceps to slip or malfunction during surgery, potentially leading to injury to the patient or the surgeon.
Surgical staff and hospitals that use these forceps for procedures. Those with the specific batch numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for the model number 470093 on the forceps. Affected units have batch numbers starting with K10221211 through K10240404 as listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks before use.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on next steps if cables are damaged.
The model number is 470093.
Batch numbers starting with K10221211 through K10240404.
Check for the model number 470093 and the specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0854-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0854-2025 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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