The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0448-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Intuitive Surgical Recalls 8mm Tip-Up Fenestrated Graspers for Reprocessing Deviations

Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 units of 8mm Tip-Up Fenestrated Graspers because deviations in reprocessing steps can cause surface degradation and mechanical wear.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The source text describes a risk of surface degradation and mechanical wear due to reprocessing deviations, but does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling 509 units of 8mm, Tip-Up Fenestrated Graspers. These devices are intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments. The affected units are all 8mm da Vinci Xi (IS4000) Surgical System instruments manufactured with white colored housings, identified by part number 470347-04.

The recall is due to deviations in reprocessing steps from those stated in the reprocessing instructions. These deviations can cause surface degradation of the housing and/or accelerate mechanical wear of the instrument.

The affected devices were distributed in the United States to Florida, Texas, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Indiana, Utah, and Massachusetts. Users should contact Intuitive Surgical for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
8MM, TIP-UP FENESTRATED GRASPER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.
Affected units
509

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Part number
  • 470347-04

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →