Open, Classified

8MM, Small Graptor REF 470318 Is a grasping retractor Instrument used with the da Vinci X/Xi Surgical Systems in a wide variety of procedures to perform a variety of surgical tasks including manipulation and retraction of tissue.

FDA Recall Z-0924-2025 · Posted 2025-01-16

Recalling FirmIntuitive Surgical, Inc.

Recall StatusOpen, Classified

Product CodeNAY

Date Initiated2024-12-19

Product Quantity42028 devices

Reason for Recall

Due to an increase in complaints for pitch cable failures related to forceps and small Graptor instruments

Firm Action

On 12/19/2024, the firm sent an "Field Safety Notice Urgent Medical Device Notification" via FedEx (US), email/hand-delivery (OUS), informing customers that Intuitive Surgical has observed an increase in complaints regarding pitch cable failure on the Tenaculum Forceps and Small Graptor retractor devices. A failure of the pitch cable can be fraying or complete break. Customers are instructed: 1. As a reminder, when using the Tenaculum Forceps and the Small Graptor instruments, refer to and follow the instructions, warnings and cautions provided in the General Overview and EndoWrist Instrument chapters of the da Vinci X/Xi Instruments and Accessories User Manual and Reprocessing Instructions User Manual. 2. Display this communication with affected systems; ensures it is in a place likely to be seen/viewed by operators. 3. Complete the Acknowledgement Form immediately and return it via fax or email to Intuitive as instructed on the form. 4. Retain a copy of this letter and the acknowledgement form for your files. 5. Inform Intuitive of any Adverse Events*/Serious Incidents** or quality problems concerning the use of the subject devices via the standard complaint process. For questions/information/further support - contact Clinical Sales Representative or Customer Service: "North and South America: (800) 876-1310, Option 3 (4 am to 5 pm PST) or mail: [email protected]. "Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa: +800 0821 2020 or +41 21 821 2020 (8 am to 6 pm CET) or [email protected] "South Korea: 02-3271-3200 (9 am to 6 pm KSTJ) or [email protected] "Japan: 0120-56-5635 or 03-5575-1362 (9 am to 6 pm JST) or [email protected] "India: +1-800-103-6952 (9 am to 6 pm IT) "Taiwan: +0800-86-8181 (9 am to 6 pm CT)

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, and WY. The countries of Canada, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Luxembourg, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Reunion, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.