Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Tenaculum Forceps REF 470207 used with da Vinci X/Xi systems due to pitch cable failures. Check lot numbers for affected items.
Due to an increase in complaints for pitch cable failures related to forceps and small Graptor instruments
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Tenaculum Forceps REF 470207 used with da Vinci X/Xi surgical robots because of reported pitch cable failures. This could lead to instrument malfunction during surgery.
The pitch cable in these forceps can fail, potentially causing the instrument to malfunction during surgery. This could lead to unintended tissue damage or surgical complications if the instrument stops working unexpectedly.
Surgical teams using the da Vinci X/Xi systems with the recalled forceps. Surgeons and surgical staff are most at risk if the pitch cable fails during procedures.
Check for the product number 470207 with lot numbers listed in the recall notice. These forceps are used with da Vinci X/Xi surgical systems for procedures like tissue manipulation and retraction.
Verify the product number 470207 and lot numbers from the recall list to confirm if your instrument is affected.
The recall reports increased complaints about pitch cable failures in these forceps, which could cause malfunction during surgery.
Check if your forceps have product number 470207 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., S10131217, N10160112, etc.).
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; the remedy is null, so users can continue using but should check for potential failures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0923-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0923-2025 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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