RecallRadar

FDA Device recall Z-1432-2013

8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200

On 2013-06-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200 by Intuitive Surgical, citing 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 fun….

Read the official FDA Device notice

AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1432-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-08
Published2013-06-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyIntuitive Surgical
DistributionUS

Product

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

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_info
Model number: 400172-08; Lot numbers: M10120815 M10120817 M10120831 M10120913 M10120918 M10121008 M10121024 M1…Model number: 400172-08; Lot numbers: M10120815 M10120817 M10120831 M10120913 M10120918 M10121008 M10121024 M10121120 M10121123 M10121203 M10121210 M10121215 M10130220 M10130222 M10130311 M10130315 M10130327 M10130411.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1432-2013%22

RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.