Bard-Parker ® Stainless Steel Blades 371215Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00840113204380), received between Jun 30, 2021 and Mar 18, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Unsealed Device Packaging

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGES "THE PACKAGING IS NO LONGER SEALED. IT HAS SEPARATED EXPOSING THE BLADE. IT SEEMS TO BE ALL THE BLADES FROM THIS LOT."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24631002 ↗
• InjuryJan 14, 2026Break

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGES "WHEN THE SURGEON WAS MAKING AN INCISION IN THE CONCHA BULLOSE THE 15 BLADE BROKE IN HALF AND FELL DOWN INTO THE SINUS CAVITY. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE BLADE WITH THE SCOPE AND SUCTION AND BOTH PIECES WERE COMPARED TO ENSURE THE ENTIRE BLADE WAS REMOVED."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24070962 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 30, 2021Material Discolored; Structural Problem

  BLADE PACKAGE WAS OPENED DURING PRE-SURGICAL SET UP WHEN SCRUB TECH NOTICED RAGGED CUTTING EDGE AND DISCOLORATION OF BLADE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12094392 ↗