Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 13, 2026
Reloads for curved-tipped stapler may potentially produce an incomplete staple line.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. recalled Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads Reference Numbers: 48230M-05 and 48230M-06 - a critical-severity action.
Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads Reference Numbers: 48230M-05 and 48230M-06 was recalled by Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in May 13, 2026. Reason: Reloads for curved-tipped stapler may potentially produce an incomplete staple line.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1855-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Reloads for curved-tipped stapler may potentially produce an incomplete staple line..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1855-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1855-2026) was formally reported on May 13, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 11, 2026. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sunnyvale, CA. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Reloads for curved-tipped stapler may potentially produce an incomplete staple line. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnes…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Intuitive 8 mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads Reference Numbers: 48230M-05 and 48230M-06
Reloads for curved-tipped stapler may potentially produce an incomplete staple line.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1855-2026 |
| Date reported | May 13, 2026 |
| Date initiated | March 11, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Sunnyvale, CA |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | US: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Miss… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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