Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Cobra Grasper IS4000 model 471190 with frayed grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units include specific batch numbers.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Cobra Grasper surgical instruments with model number 471190 due to frayed or broken grip cables. This hazard could lead to injury during surgical procedures if the cables fail.
Frayed or broken grip cables could cause the surgical instrument to slip or malfunction during use. This might lead to injury to the patient or the surgical team if the instrument slips or becomes unresponsive.
Surgical teams using the 8MM Cobra Grasper IS4000 model 471190 with specific batch numbers. Surgeons and surgical staff are most at risk if the grip cables fail during procedures.
Check for model number 471190 and batch numbers listed: K10230226 through K10240725. The product is sold as an 8MM Cobra Grasper IS4000.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks before use. If found, stop using the instrument immediately.
Batch numbers K10230226, K10230405, K10230413, K10230420, K10231005, K10231019, K10231130, K10240104, K10240111, K10240118, K10240327, K10240418, K10240502, K10240606, K10240725.
Look for model number 471190 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice. The product is an 8MM Cobra Grasper IS4000.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks. If found, stop using the instrument immediately. Contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0877-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0877-2025 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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