Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 14735 |
| Brand Name: | Intuitive Surgical Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps |
| Model: | INS-400172 |
| Affected: | M10120815, M10120817, M10120831, M10120913,M10120918,M10121008,M10121024,M10121120,M10121123,M10121203,M10121210,M10121215,M10130220,M10130222,M10130311,M10130315,M10130327,M10130411 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Intuitive Surgical Inc |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has received a low number of complaints from customers regarding the dislodged cautery Plug Inserts on the affected bipolar instruments. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 28/5/2013 |
