BANTAM / PRO A942Recalls & reported problems
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. · DERM 942 HIGH FREQUENCY DESICCATOR · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 00607151011178), received between Feb 25, 2021 and Feb 22, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Burn, Thermal1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 22, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT DURING HOMEOSTASIS OF THE LEFT EYELID PTOSIS SURGERY. THE BIPOLAR WAS ACTIVATED AND DISCHARGED FROM THE TIP. THE PATIENT'S EYELASHES BURNED DUE TO THE ACTIVATION. DURING THIS PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON TURNS THE EYELID INSIDE OUT AND SHORTENS THE EYELID MUSCLES FROM THE INSIDE OF THE EYELID. THERE IS POSSIBILITY THAT THE PATIENT COULD HAVE INFLAMMATION OR BURNS OVER TIME, BUT THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS BURNS CONFIRMED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INCIDENT. THE EYELID SURGERY WAS COMPLETED INCLUDING SUTURING AND THE AREA AROUND THE LEFT EYE WAS TREATED WITH COOLING AFTER SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16421958 ↗InjuryFeb 25, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT THE NURSE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL BURN WHILE SHE WAS HOLDING THE SKIN AWAY FROM THE TIP BY NON-INSULATED FORCEPS.
Patient problems: Burn, Thermal
MAUDE report 11379775 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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