Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Long Bipolar Grasper model 471400 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 grasper instruments with model number 471400 because frayed or broken grip cables could lead to injury. This affects instruments used in surgeries and requires immediate attention to prevent potential harm.
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 patient or surgical team if the instrument slips or becomes unstable during procedures.
Surgical teams and hospitals that use the Intuitive Surgical 8MM Long Bipolar Grasper model 471400 are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this instrument could be affected if the grip cable fails.
Check for the model number 471400 on the instrument. The batch numbers listed in the recall include K10221106 through K11240702. These instruments were sold with specific batch numbers and are used in surgical settings.
Look for the model number 471400 on the instrument's label or packaging.
Reach out to Intuitive Surgical directly to confirm if your instrument is affected and get guidance on next steps.
The recall is due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on reusable surgical instruments, which could cause injury during use.
Check for the model number 471400 and batch numbers listed in the recall (K10221106 through K11240702).
Contact Intuitive Surgical directly to confirm if your instrument is affected and get guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Intuitive Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0882-2025 — Intuitive Surgical Intuitive Surgical Hello, I own a Intuitive Surgical that is covered by recall Z-0882-2025 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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