Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Dual Blade Retractor (IS4000) model 470249 due to frayed grip cables on reusable instruments, which could cause injury during surgery. Affected units have specific batch numbers.
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Dual Blade Retractors (model 470249) because frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments could lead to injury. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the product sold for surgical use.
Frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments could cause injury during use. This hazard occurs because the cables may snap or become damaged, leading to loss of control of the instrument during surgery.
Surgical professionals who use the recalled 8MM Dual Blade Retractor (model 470249) during procedures are most at risk. The product is used in operating rooms for surgical procedures.
Check for the model number 470249 on the product. Affected units have specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice: K10230226 through K11231116.
Look for the model number 470249 and batch numbers listed in the recall notice (K10230226 to K11231116) to confirm if your instrument is affected.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments, which could cause injury during use.
Check the model number and batch numbers to see if your instrument is affected. If it is, contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions.
Yes, affected batch numbers range from K10230226 to K11231116.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0863-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0863-2025 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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