CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 22 Jan 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Curved Bipolar Dissector,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical is recalling Curved Bipolar Dissector,is4000¿, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Dec 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesModel Number: 470344 Part Number: 470344-17 UDI-DI code: 00886874112489 Batch Numbers: K10230405 K10230413 K10230420 K10230504

Quantity recalled141

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-0868-2025
FDA event ID: 95938
Recalling firm: Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 19 Dec 2024
FDA classified: 10 Jan 2025
Reported: 22 Jan 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

19 Dec 2024	Recall initiated by company
10 Jan 2025	Classified by FDA	+22 days
22 Jan 2025	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.

Product as listed by the FDA

8MM,CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470344

Where it was distributed

U.S. - Nation-wide. Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Puerto Rico. O.U.S: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam

Nationwide Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Due to increased complaints regarding frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments with jaws.

Which lots are affected?

Model Number: 470344 Part Number: 470344-17 UDI-DI code: 00886874112489 Batch Numbers: K10230405 K10230413 K10230420 K10230504

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

36 other products · FDA event 95938

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Horizon Small Clip Applier,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical.

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22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Horizon Small Clip Applier,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Mega Suturecut Nd,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Large Needle Driver, Is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Prograsp Forceps,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Monopolar Curved Scissors, Is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Atrial Retractor Short Right,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Long Tip Forceps,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Black Diamond Micro Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Resano Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Mega Needle Driver,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Cadiere Forceps,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Prograsp Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Maryland Bipolar Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Debakey Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Maryland Bipolar Forceps,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Force Bipolar,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Large Suturecut Needle Driver,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Curved Bipolar Dissector,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Micro Bipolar Forceps,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Round Tip Scissors, Is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Force Bipolar,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Large Hem-o-lok Clip Applier,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Potts Scissors, Is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Medium-large Clip Applier,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Micro Bipolar Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Large Suturecut Needle Driver,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Cobra Grasper,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Small Grasping Retractor,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Tip-up Fenestrated Grasper,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Dual Blade Retractor,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Cadiere Forceps,is4000 ¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Tenaculum Forceps,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Mega Suturecut Nd,is4000¿ recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Long Bipolar Grasper,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide
22 Jan 2025	CLASS II	Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps,is4000 recalled by Intuitive Surgical	Intuitive Surgical	Other	Nationwide

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