DeRoyal D4511ARecalls & reported problems
Deroyal Industries, Inc. · Safety Scalpel · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00749756645386), received between Oct 11, 2018 and Jun 25, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (4 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Integrity Problem4
- Material Protrusion/Extrusion4
- Dull, Blunt1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Mechanical Problem1
- Retraction Problem1
Patient problems
- No Patient Involvement3
- Laceration(s)1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Dull, Blunt
A DISTRIBUTING FACILITY REPORTED, "WE WERE NOTIFIED OF A COMPLAINT FROM A CUSTOMER STATING DULL INSTRUMENTS."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25620320 ↗MalfunctionMar 14, 2024Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
ON (B)(6) 2023 WE HAD AN INJURY AT THE ROI CPS, LLC FACILITY DUE TO A BLADE BECOMING EXPOSED PRIOR TO USE.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 18905548 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2019Mechanical Problem; Retraction Problem; Mechanical Problem; Retraction Problem
EMPLOYEES WERE CUT FROM THE SCALPEL BLADE WHEN OPENING CASES. SOME BLADES WERE EXPOSED AND NOT LOCKED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8674520 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2018Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
BLADE IS NOT SECURE IN SCALPEL AND IS STICKING OUT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8096468 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2018Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
THE BLADE IS LOOSE, NOT SECURED INSIDE THE SCALPEL.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7957494 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2018Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
THE BLADE WAS LOOSE, NOT SECURED INSIDE THE SCALPEL.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7957478 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2018Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Integrity Problem; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
THE BLADE WAS LOOSE, NOT SECURED INSIDE THE SCALPEL.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 7957473 ↗
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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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