_Incident · Recall_

# Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps over a cautery plug insert that can dislodge

Canonical ID: `02b82a36-8237-4627-98b3-aa40dabbe688`

- **Occurred:** 2013-05-08
- **Kind:** `recall`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Intuitive Surgical](/companies/intuitive-surgical.md) (id: `e5127536-0ff2-4f0e-8488-64994cb2ffc7`)

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps (REF 400172-08) because the cautery plug insert could dislodge and prevent proper connection. Distinct from the same-day Hot Shears burn recall already recorded. 697 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1432-2013, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

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## Common questions

### What happened in Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps over a cautery plug insert that can dislodge?

Intuitive recalled the da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps (REF 400172-08) because the cautery plug insert could dislodge and prevent proper connection. Distinct from the same-day Hot Shears burn recall already recorded. 697 units. Source: FDA Class 2 device recall Z-1432-2013, openFDA enforcement / accessdata.fda.gov.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on May 8, 2013 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps over a cautery plug insert that can dislodge?

The incident is recorded as involving Intuitive Surgical on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps over a cautery plug insert that can dislodge?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps over a cautery plug insert that can dislodge?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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