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Gomco G180Recalls & reported problems

Allied Medical, LLC · Aspirator · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00026072011294), received between Apr 4, 2023 and Apr 4, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Nonstandard Device” (2 reports).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Nonstandard Device2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionApr 4, 2023Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device

    THE COMPANY SENT THIS DESCRIPTION: STAFF WERE UNABLE TO TURN OFF OUR NEW GOMCO G180 PORTABLE ASPIRATORS. UPON INVESTIGATION, BIOMED STAFF THAT THE ENTIRE NEW FLEET (~30) WERE ALL DEFECTIVE. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS DO NOT SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FACE PLATES, CAUSING THE ON AND OFF BUTTONS NOT TO WORK EASILY. OUR SUPERVISORY BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST DID A DEEP DIVE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE 2 SCREWS OF ONE TYPE/ SELFTAPPING AND A THIRD OF A DIFFERENT TYPE/ STANDARD THREADED SCREW. ONE SCREW WAS STRIPPED AND THE OTHER WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH TO KEEP BOARD FLUSH.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16678747 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 4, 2023Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device

    THE COMPANY SENT THIS DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM: STAFF WERE UNABLE TO TURN OFF OUR NEW GOMCO G180 PORTABLE ASPIRATORS. UPON INVESTIGATION, BIOMED STAFF THAT THE ENTIRE NEW FLEET (~30) WERE ALL DEFECTIVE. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS DO NOT SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FACE PLATES, CAUSING THE ON AND OFF BUTTONS NOT TO WORK EASILY. OUR SUPERVISORY BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST DID A DEEP DIVE AND FOUND THAT THERE WERE 2 SCREWS OF ONE TYPE/ SELFTAPPING AND A THIRD OF A DIFFERENT TYPE/ STANDARD THREADED SCREW. ONE SCREW WAS STRIPPED AND THE OTHER WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH TO KEEP BOARD FLUSH.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16678661 ↗

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