Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Small Graptor REF 470318 instruments used with da Vinci X/Xi surgical systems due to reported pitch cable failures that could cause instrument malfunction during procedures.
Due to an increase in complaints for pitch cable failures related to forceps and small Graptor instruments
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Small Graptor REF 470318 instruments used with da Vinci X/Xi surgical systems because of complaints about pitch cable failures. This could lead to instrument malfunction during surgery, potentially causing complications for patients.
The pitch cables in these instruments have reportedly failed under use, which could cause the instrument to malfunction during surgery. This might lead to unintended movements or loss of control of the surgical tool, potentially affecting patient safety.
Surgical teams using the da Vinci X/Xi systems with the recalled instruments. Patients undergoing surgery with these instruments are at risk if the pitch cable fails during procedures.
Check for the product number 470318 with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice. These instruments are used with da Vinci X/Xi surgical systems and are part of the 8MM Small Graptor series.
Compare your instrument's lot numbers to the list provided in the recall notice to determine if it is affected.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling these instruments due to reported pitch cable failures that could cause malfunction during surgery.
Check your instrument's lot numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to see if it is affected. If it is, contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.
The recall is based on complaints of pitch cable failures that could lead to instrument malfunction during surgery, but the official notice does not specify a risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0924-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0924-2025 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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