Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Small Grasping Retractor model 470318 due to frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments, which could cause injury during use.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling reusable surgical retractors with model number 470318 because frayed or broken grip cables could lead to injury during surgery. This affects instruments used by medical professionals in operating rooms.
Frayed or broken grip cables on these surgical retractors could cause the instrument to slip or malfunction during procedures, potentially leading to injury to patients or the surgical team.
Medical professionals using the 8MM Small Grasping Retractor during surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to reusable instruments with specific batch numbers.
Check for the model number 470318 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10230212, K10230219). The product is used in operating rooms by medical professionals.
Identify the model number (470318) and batch numbers (e.g., K10230212) to confirm if your instrument is affected.
Due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments with jaws.
Check the model number and batch numbers to see if it's affected; if so, contact Intuitive Surgical for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so the manufacturer is likely addressing the issue through a recall process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0866-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0866-2025 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.
