Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps (model 470172) due to frayed grip cables on reusable instruments. This could cause injury during surgery if cables break.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps with model number 470172 because frayed or broken grip cables could lead to injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects reusable surgical instruments used by healthcare professionals.
Frayed or broken grip cables on these surgical instruments could cause the tool to malfunction during procedures. If the cable breaks while in use, it might lead to injury to the patient or the surgeon.
Healthcare professionals using the 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps for surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to reusable instruments with specific batch numbers.
Check for the model number 470172 on the instrument. The affected batch numbers include K10221204 through K11240711 as listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks before use. If damaged, stop using the instrument immediately.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on next steps if you own the recalled instrument.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments with jaws.
The affected model number is 470172 with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check for the model number 470172 and batch numbers K10221204 through K11240711 as 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-0856-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0856-2025 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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