Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps with frayed or broken grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected models include 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 Maryland Bipolar Forceps with frayed or broken grip cables. This could lead to injury during surgical procedures if the cables fail while in use.
The grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments can fray or break during use. If the cables fail while in operation, it could cause the instrument to malfunction, potentially leading to injury to the patient or surgical team.
Surgical teams using the recalled 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps for procedures. Patients and staff at medical facilities using these instruments are at risk if the grip cables become frayed or broken.
Check for the model number 471172 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. The instruments have specific part numbers and UDI-DI codes that match the provided list.
Immediately stop using the recalled 8MM Maryland Bipolar Forceps if you have them.
The model number is 471172 with specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the model number (471172) and batch numbers against the list provided in the recall notice.
The recall notice does not specify a return process, but you should stop using the instruments immediately.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0876-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0876-2025 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.
