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8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470172

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 19, 2024 Intuitive Surgical Other Medical Devices

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Number: 470172 Part Number: 470172-17 UDI-DI code: 00886874112281 Batch Numbers: K10221204 K10230219 K10230226 K10230302 K10230310 K10230427 K10230518 K10230525 K10230601 K10230608 K10230615 K10230622 K10230629 K10230913 K10231019 K10231123 K10240222 K10240327 K10240404 K10240418 K10240425 K10240502 K10240711 K11231019 K11231116 K11240502 K11240711
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470172

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Number: 470172 Part Number: 470172-17 UDI-DI code: 00886874112281 Batch Numbers: K10221204 K10230219 K10230226 K10230302 K10230310 K10230427 K10230518 K10230525 K10230601 K10230608 K10230615 K10230622 K10230629 K10230913 K10231019 K10231123 K10240222 K10240327 K10240404 K10240418 K10240425 K10240502 K10240711 K11231019 K11231116 K11240502 K11240711

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0856-2025

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