8MM Long Tip Forceps (Intuitive Surgical) – Grip Cable Failure (2024)
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
8MM,LONG TIP FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471048
Brand
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Number: 471048 Part Number: 471048-09 UDI-DI code: 00886874115930 Batch Numbers: K10230330 K10230420 K10230515 K10230706 K10230720 K10230810 K10230907 K10230921 K10231005 K10231019 K10231102 K10231123 K10231207 K10240229 K10240314 K10240321 K10240411 K10240418 K10240509 K10240516 K10240718 K10240725 K10240822
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 8MM,LONG TIP FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471048 due to Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On 12/19/2024, the firm send via email an "Urgent: Medical Device Correction" Letter informing customer that Intuitive Surgical has become aware of an increase in complaints regarding frayed or broken cables on some da Vinci X and Xi reusable instruments. Customer are instructed to: 1. Customers can continue using the products in accordance with the user manual. 2. As a reminder, when using da Vinci X and Xi reusable instruments, follow the Inspection Before Use and Warnings listed in the manual provided with your system to inspect for any broken cables. Refer to Figures C and D for examples. In addition, please refer to Appendix B for additional images for detection of grip cable failures. 3. If you observe any failed (frayed or broken) grip cables prior to use, during procedure, or during reprocessing, please stop use of instrument, remove from use and inform Intuitive via the standard complaint process. 4. Inform Intuitive of any Adverse Events*/Serious Incidents** or quality problems concerning the use of the subject device via the standard complaint process. For Question and assistance - " North and South America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (4 am to 5 pm PST) or mail: customerservice@intusurg.com. " Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8 am to 6 pm CET) or eucs@intusurg.com " South Korea: 02-3271-3200 (9 am to 6 pm KSTJ) or support.korea@intusurg.com " Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 03-5575-1362 (9 am to 6 pm JST) or csjapan@intusurg.com " India: +1-800-103-6952 (9 am to 6 pm IT) " Taiwan: +0800-86-8181 (9 am to 6 pm CT)
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC, PR
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