CHATTANOOGA 2783Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00888912293945), received between May 9, 2017 and Dec 8, 2025 — classified as 6 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Communication or Transmission 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 8, 2025Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A SKIN BURN DURING ELECTROTHERAPY, TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED. PATIENT WAS PROVIDED NEDICAL TREATMENT.

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 23737798 ↗
• InjuryJul 14, 2023Energy Output Problem; Energy Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED A PATIENT ALLEGEDLY RECEVIED BURNS AFTER TREATMENT.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 17329822 ↗
• InjuryMay 23, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIT ALLEGEDLY CAUSED A BURN TO PATIENT DURING STIM TREATMENT.

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 14470868 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 24, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY WAS BURNED DURING STIM TREATMENT. PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE FURTHER MEDICAL TREATMENT DUE TO EVENT.

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 13893520 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 9, 2022Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTENSITY ALLEGEDLY INCREASES A LOT EVEN WHEN INCREASING SLOWLY. IT WAS REPORTED THE UNIT ALLEGEDLY SHOCKED THE PATIENT WHEN THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) PUSHED INTENSITY BUTTON FOR 1 SECOND AND THE UNIT WENT FROM 0-45V. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED ONLY SURPRISED.

  Patient problems: Electric Shock

  MAUDE report 13500793 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 6, 2019Intermittent Energy Output; Intermittent Energy Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE INTENSITY WILL STOP ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND THEN WITHOUT WARNING COME BACK ON AND CAUSE AN UNCOMFORTABLE SURGE IN INTENSITY." THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE EVENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8969217 ↗
• InjuryJun 26, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIT "GIVES 2ND DEGREE BURNS." THE PATIENT WAS ASKED TWICE DURING THE COURSE OF TREATMENT IF HE WAS TOLERATING AND RESPONDED THAT HE WAS FINE. ONE WEEK AFTER TREATMENT, THE PATIENT WENT TO URGENT CARE AND RECEIVED TOPICAL CREAM FOR A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON THE LUMBAR SPINE.

  Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 8734875 ↗
• InjuryJun 25, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, WHILE BEING TREATED FOR A LEFT ANKLE SPRAIN, THE UNIT CAUSED BURNS TO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS REPORTEDLY NO PAIN AT THE TIME OF TREATMENT. BLISTERS ROSE OVER THE NEXT 1-2 DAYS. PATIENT REPORTEDLY NOTICED BLEEDING IN THE SHOWER. UPON PRESENTING TO CLINIC AGAIN, THE PATIENT WAS PROVIDED WITH GAUSE AND MEDICAL TAPE, AND WAS ADVISED TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A WALK-IN CLINIC. PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED TWO WEEKS OF ORAL ANTIBIOTICS AND ADVISED TO KEEP THE WOUND CLEAN AND DRY. THE CHATTANOOGA INT ADVANCED STIM MONOCHROME INT'L STD, PART NUMBER 2773MS, IS NOT MARKETED IN THE UNITED STATES, BUT IS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO A PRODUCT THAT IS MARKETED IN THE UNITED STATES. THUS, IT WILL BE REPORTED UNDER CHATTANOOGA INTELECT TRANSPORT 2CH STIM US STD, PART NUMBER 2783.

  Patient problems: Lead(s), Burn(s) From

  MAUDE report 8732107 ↗
• InjuryMay 9, 2017Communication or Transmission Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Communication or Transmission Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  COMPLAINT RECEIVED THAT ALLEGES "SHOCKED THE PATIENT, SHE GRABBED THE ELECTRODE AND SAYS THAT IT FELT LIKE A CATTLE PROD SHOCKED HER. SHE HAD AN INTENSE HEADACHE, SHAKING AND TINGLING IN HER LEFT HAND". QUESTIONNAIRE NOT RECEIVED FROM CUSTOMER OR CLINICIAN. DEVICE NOT RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO INDICATION EVENT CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO SERIOUS INJURY, PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT OR DEATH.

  Patient problems: Electric Shock; Tingling

  MAUDE report 6554312 ↗