Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM round tip scissors model 470: frayed grip cables may break during use, causing injury. Affected units 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 round tip scissors that have frayed or broken grip cables. This can cause the scissors to break during use, potentially leading to injury. Owners should check the batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Frayed or broken grip cables can cause the scissors to malfunction during use. This may lead to the scissors breaking unexpectedly, potentially causing injury to the user or patient.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the recalled scissors for procedures. Those handling the scissors without proper safety checks are at higher risk.
Check for model number 470007 and part number 470007-05. Look for batch numbers: K11221228, K10221228, K12230103, K10230122, K10230131, K10230302, K10230525, K10231012, K10231016, K13231027, K10231219, K11231221, K11240104, K10240117, K10240627.
Identify the model number (470007), part number (470007-05), and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for further assistance or to confirm if your scissors are affected.
The model number is 470007.
Affected batch numbers include K11221228, K10221228, K12230103, K10230122, K10230131, K10230302, K10230525, K10231012, K10231016, K13231027, K10231219, K11231221, K11240104, K10240117, K10240627.
Check for model number 470007 and part number 470007-05, and verify the batch numbers 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-0850-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0850-2025 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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