Symmetry Olsen 30-0014Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00841785106231), received between Apr 3, 2018 and Apr 3, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K973234); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 3, 2018Disassembly

  SURGEON WAS UTILIZING AN ELECTRO CAUTERY BLADE, WHEN USING THE DEVICE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES THE SHEATH AROUND THE END FELL APART. NO FRAGMENTS IN THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7394012 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K973234. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0140-2010 · Sep 24, 2009 · Terminated
  Olsen Medical, MIDAS TOUCH NEEDLE ELECTRODE, WITH MODIFIED TIP. Model Numbers: 30-1011, 30-1012, 30-1013, 30-1014 and 30-6011.
• Z-0182-2007 · Aug 29, 2006 · Terminated
  MIDAS TOUCH Electrosurgical/102 mm (4 inch) Blade Electrodes, Disposable, Sterile Single Use Device, Part #30-0012 and #30-0002. The electrodes are individually packaged in Tyvek b