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CHISEL 7209643Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · CHISEL MICRO VULCAN HOOK INTEGRATED · Class 2

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

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 03596010470485), received between Mar 4, 2020 and Mar 4, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Activation 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

  • Activation Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2020Activation Problem; Activation Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE VULCAN HOOK CHISEL MICRO DID NOT PERFORM THE FUNCTION OF COAGULATION AND CUTTING. THE CONTROLLER WAS CHANGED; HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A COMPETITOR DEVICE. NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY OR PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9789784 ↗

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