Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM CADIERE FORCEPS (model 470: 470049) due to frayed grip cables that could break during use, potentially causing injury. 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 CADIERE FORCEPS with model number 470049 because frayed or broken grip cables could break during use, risking injury. This recall affects specific batch numbers of the surgical instruments.
The grip cables on these reusable surgical instruments can fray or break during use, which may cause the instrument to slip or malfunction. This could lead to injury to the user or patient if the instrument slips during surgery.
Surgical professionals and hospitals using the 8MM CADIERE FORCEPS with model number 470049 are most at risk. The hazard is specific to the instruments with frayed grip cables.
Check for the model number 470049 on the instrument. Affected units have batch numbers starting with K10221218 through K11240515 as listed in the recall notice.
Inspect the grip cables for fraying or breaks. If found, stop using the instrument immediately.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical for guidance on next steps if you have the recalled model.
The model number is 470049.
Affected batch numbers start with K10221218 through K11240515 as listed in the recall notice.
Check for the model number 470049 and the specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0853-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0853-2025 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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