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Buffalo Filter BILF200Recalls & reported problems

Buffalo Filter · In-Line Smoke Evacuation Filter/Multi-Use ULPA · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00851136002327), received between Oct 26, 2022 and Oct 26, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Product Quality Problem” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Product Quality Problem1
  • Wrong Label1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 26, 2022Product Quality Problem; Wrong Label

    THE MANUFACTURER LABEL/STICKER ON THE BUFFALO FILTER HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY PLACED ON THE FILTER AND THE ARROW IS POINTING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, THUS TELLING STAFF TO HANG THE ONE-WAY FILTER UPSIDE DOWN. CONMED IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, THERE HAS BEEN A RESPONSE, BUT NOT WHAT IS NEEDED. MULTIPLE LOT NUMBERS ASSOCIATED: LOT #S: 202206204, 202206144, 202205054, 202203034, AND 202205124.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15672506 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.