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Symphony breast pump Symphony plusRecalls & reported problems

Medela AG · Symphony plus breast pump includes Symphony Plus Sale, Symphony Plus Rental, SYMPHONY PLUS WIC (COP), Symphony Plus Loan · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00020451242156), received between Apr 21, 2022 and Dec 20, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fire1
  • Suction Problem1

Patient problems

  • Breast Feeding Problem1
  • Inflammation1
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 20, 2022Suction Problem

    ON 12/08/2022, THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED TO MEDELA LLC THAT THE SYMPHONY BREAST PUMP HAD LOW SUCTION EVEN AFTER CHANGES PIECES. THE CUSTOMER ALSO ALLEGED THAT SHE DEVELOPED MASTITIS AND IS ON MEDICATION.

    Patient problems: Breast Feeding Problem; Inflammation

    MAUDE report 16013912 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2022Fire

    ON (B)(6) 2022, A MEDELA ACCOUNT CALLED AND ALLEGED THAT A CUSTOMER BROUGHT A SYMPHONY BREAST PUMP IN AND SAID THAT IT SPARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE UNIT WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF BURNING ON ONE SIDE AND IT WAS REPLACED FOR THE CUSTOMER.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 14166517 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.