Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM curved bipolar dissectors with frayed grip cables that could break during use, posing a risk of injury. Affected models include IS4000 REF 470344 with specific batch numbers.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM curved bipolar dissectors that have reported frayed or broken grip cables. This could lead to the instrument breaking during use, potentially causing injury.
The grip cables on these dissectors can fray or break during use, which may cause the instrument to malfunction. This could lead to the instrument slipping or breaking, potentially causing injury to the user.
Surgeons and medical professionals who use these instruments during procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific models sold with certain batch numbers.
Check for the model number 470344 on the instrument. The batch numbers K10230405, K10230413, K10230420, and K10230504 are also associated with this recall.
Look for the model number 470344 on the instrument to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for further assistance if you have the affected model.
The model number is 470344.
The affected batch numbers are K10230405, K10230413, K10230420, and K10230504.
The recall reports increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables, but there is no specific visual indicator stated in the 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-0868-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0868-2025 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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