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VULCAN 7210812SRRecalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · VULCAN GENERATOR ONLY SERVICE REPLACEMENT · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556586341), received between Dec 5, 2018 and Apr 21, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Power 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Power Problem1
  • Unexpected Shutdown1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2021Unexpected Shutdown; Unexpected Shutdown

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WEREWOLF CONTROLLER WAS REBOOTING. NO CASE WAS INVOLVED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11703702 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2018Power Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POWER CUTS DURING OPERATION. THERE WAS NO BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE AND NO DELAY OR PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8135558 ↗

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