Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads Recall
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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is recalling Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads (ref. 48230M-05 and 48230M-06) because they may produce an incomplete staple line.
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What Happened
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of certain surgical stapler reloads after determining they may potentially produce an incomplete staple line.
Which Products Are Affected
- Product: Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads
- Reference Numbers: 48230M-05 and 48230M-06
- UDI: 00886874121931 (all serial numbers)
- Recall Number: Z-1855-2026
- Distribution: United States (all states) and select countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom
- Classification: Class I
- Status: Ongoing
What You Should Do
Healthcare facilities and providers should stop using the affected products and contact Intuitive Surgical, Inc. for return or replacement instructions. The recall was initiated via email on March 11, 2026.
Why This Matters
An incomplete staple line during surgery could lead to serious adverse health consequences.
Source
FDA Enforcement Report, recall number Z-1855-2026 (https://www.fda.gov)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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