Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM FORCE BIPOLAR IS4000 reusable instruments with frayed or broken grip cables that could cause injury during surgery.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM FORCE BIPOLAR IS4000 reusable surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables. This hazard could lead to injury during surgical procedures if the cables fail.
Frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments could cause the instrument to slip or malfunction during surgery. This might lead to injury to the patient or surgical staff if the cable fails unexpectedly.
Surgical teams using these instruments for procedures are most at risk. Patients and staff who use the recalled instruments during surgery could be affected.
Check for the model number 470405 on the instrument. The batch number K10230713 is associated with this recall.
Inspect the grip cable for fraying or breaks before use.
The model number is 470405.
Check for the model number 470405 and batch number K10230713 on the instrument.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0871-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0871-2025 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.
