Symmetry Olsen 50-2111Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00841785107665), received between Aug 21, 2018 and Jan 30, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K111262); 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 30, 2020Fire

  THE MONOPOLAR CORD QUIT WORKING DURING THE CASE. THE TECH IN THE ROOM ADJUSTED THE CORD CONNECTION AND IT STARTED WORKING AGAIN BUT A SMALL FLAME ROSE FROM THE CORD NEAR THE MONOPOLAR SCISSOR CONNECTION. IT WENT OUT IMMEDIATELY WITH NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR USER. THE EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE FILED AND NEW EQUIPMENT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITH NO OTHER ISSUES.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9648540 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 21, 2018Fire

  OLSEN MONOPOLAR CORD CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO PATIENT OR STAFF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7803602 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K111262. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1943-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
  Symmetry Olsen monopolar cord: (a) Monopolar Cord, 1/8" Diameter Pin, TUR Connector, 10' (3.0m), REF 92002, QTY 50 (b) Monopolar Cord, Bovie to 90o Female Pin, 10' (3.0m), REF 40
• Z-1942-2018 · May 11, 2018 · Terminated
  Symmetry Olsen bipolar cord: (a) Bipolar Cord, Twin Pin Connector to Shrouded Instrument Connector, 12' (3.6m), REF 87500, QTY 50 (b) Bipolar Cord, Twin Pin Connector, 12' (3.6m),