Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Tip-Up Grasper models with frayed or broken grip cables that could cause injury during surgery. Affected units include specific batch numbers and model 470347.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Tip-Up Grasper surgical instruments due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables. This could lead to injury if the instrument slips during surgery.
The grip cables on these surgical instruments can fray or break during use, potentially causing the instrument to slip and injure the patient or surgical team. This is a risk during procedures where precision is critical.
Surgical teams using the 8MM Tip-Up Grasper model 470347 with specific batch numbers are affected. Patients undergoing surgery with these instruments are at risk of injury.
Check for the model number 470347 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10230122, K10230129). The product has a UDI-DI code of 00886874112496.
Look for the model number 470347 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10230122, K10230129).
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on whether your instrument is affected and next steps.
The model number is 470347.
Affected batch numbers include K10230122, K10230129, K10230227, and others listed in the recall.
Check for the model number 470347 and batch numbers listed in the recall (e.g., K10230122, K10230129).
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0869-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0869-2025 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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