SAPHYRE 7210113Recalls & reported problems
Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROBE SAPHYRE II 60DEG 3MM SUCTION · Class 2
All models of SAPHYRE (4)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010483287), received between Sep 26, 2019 and Nov 20, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Arcing” (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
- Arcing1
- Electrical Shorting1
- Material Separation1
- Overheating of Device1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 20, 2020Overheating of Device; Electrical Shorting; Overheating of Device; Electrical Shorting
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ACL AFTER THE WAND WAS CONNECTED, THE TIP SPARK AND DEVICE OVERHEATED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A BACKUP DEVICE AND NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY OR FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED. 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; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10879962 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSULATION COATING OF THE SHAFT WAS PEELED OFF DURING USE. ALL PEELED PARTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH THE SAME WAND. NO DELAY AND NO PATIENT INJURY WERE 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 9617035 ↗MalfunctionSep 26, 2019Arcing; Arcing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY WHEN THE WAND WAS USED FOR SOFT TISSUE ABLATION, THERE WAS AN ARC AT THE RETURN ELECTRODE IT EMITTED RED LIGHT. THERE WAS A 5 MIN DELAY. A BACKUP DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE, NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9126230 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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