Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1432-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 8, 2013

Date Posted: June 5, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1432-2013

Event ID: 65194

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 697 - all products

Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI, and the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Venezuela.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated