Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps (model 470171) due to frayed grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units have 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 8MM Micro Bipolar Forceps with model number 470171 because frayed grip cables could lead to injury during surgical procedures. This recall affects specific batch numbers and part numbers.
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 issue is reported through increased complaints about cable damage.
Surgical staff and hospitals that use these forceps for procedures are most at risk. The recall applies to specific batch numbers and part numbers.
Check for model number 470171 and part number 470171-15 on the forceps. Affected units have batch numbers K10230801, K10240425, K10240613, K10240702, or K11231116.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks before use.
The model number is 470171.
Batch numbers K10230801, K10240425, K10240613, K10240702, and K11231116 are affected.
Check for model number 470171 and part number 470171-15, and verify the batch numbers listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0855-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0855-2025 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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