Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 37723 |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Robotic forceps |
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| Affected: | Affected Product: 470033, 470036, 470048, 470093, 470181, 470190, 470347, 471048, 471190 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Bipolar instruments |
| Model: | Affected Product: 470171, 470344, 471171, 471344, 471405 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Clip applier |
| Model: | Affected Product: 470401, 470230, 470327 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Needle driver |
| Model: | Affected Product: 470194, 470309, 471296, 471309 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Robotic scissors |
| Model: | Affected Product: 470001, 470007 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical - Retractor |
| Model: | Affected Product: 470246, 470249 |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Issue: | The grip cables that control the opening and closing of the jaws of the instrument can fail partially (i.e. frayed) or completely (i.e. broken). A broken grip cable can lead to loss of grip functionality, exposure to frayed cables, or the potential for tungsten cable particulate to fall into the patient. If a cable were to fail, it would be retained within the shaft of the instrument. As a result, fragments would not fall into the patient, though particulate may be generated. A partial failure might not affect grip functionality but may lead to exposure to frayed cables. As part of a comprehensive review and ongoing evaluation, the manufacturer identified a total of six additional reusable instruments with jaws with increased complaint rates. Four of these devices were part of the August 2025 recall (Medsafe Ref #34521). |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 15/10/2026 |
