8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model number: 400172-08; Lot numbers: M10120815 M10120817 M10120831 M10120913 M10120918 M10121008 M10121024 M10121120 M10121123 M10121203 M10121210 M10121215 M10130220 M10130222 M10130311 M10130315 M10130327 M10130411.
  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:
Reports of dislodging of the Cautery Plug Insert from the Cautery Plug Riser, preventing a bipolar cautery cable from being properly connected which results in loss of cautery function of Bipolar Instruments.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instruments.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model number: 400172-08; Lot numbers: M10120815 M10120817 M10120831 M10120913 M10120918 M10121008 M10121024 M10121120 M10121123 M10121203 M10121210 M10121215 M10130220 M10130222 M10130311 M10130315 M10130327 M10130411.

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1432-2013

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