Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps (model 471171) due to frayed grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units have specific batch numbers and were sold from 2023-2024.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps with model number 471171 because frayed grip cables could lead to injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific batch numbers sold between 2023 and 2024.
Frayed grip cables could cause the forceps to slip or malfunction during surgery, potentially leading to injury to the patient or the surgical team. This risk occurs when the cables are damaged from repeated use or improper handling.
Surgical teams using these forceps during procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific batch numbers sold from 2023 to 2024.
Check for the model number 471171 on the forceps. Affected units have batch numbers starting with K1023 or K1024, sold between 2023 and 2024.
Inspect the grip cables for signs of fraying or damage before use.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on safe use or replacement options.
The recall indicates frayed grip cables could cause injury, so they should not be used until checked with the manufacturer.
Affected batch numbers start with K1023 or K1024, sold between 2023 and 2024.
Contact Intuitive Surgical directly for replacement options or guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0875-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0875-2025 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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