n.a. 26159BERecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551094228), received between Aug 20, 2020 and Jun 18, 2025 — classified as 5 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Arcing of Electrodes” (2 reports).

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 18, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, DURING THE RESECTION OF A SEPTUM ON A FEMALE PATIENT, THE SURGEON USED THE 26159BE ELECTRODE WITH A TROPHYSCOPE, CONNECTED TO A VALLEYLAB FT10 GENERATOR. THE TECHNICAL NURSE REPORTED THAT FRAGMENTS OF THE ELECTRODE SHEATH WERE FOUND INSIDE THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 22288043 ↗
• InjuryOct 28, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING A HYSTEROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE AND THE BROKEN PIECE REMAINED INSIDE THE ENDOMETRIUM OF THE PATIENT. THE PIECE WAS NOT RECOVERED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 20547345 ↗
• InjuryOct 28, 2024Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED DURING A HYSTEROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE AND THE BROKEN PIECE REMAINED INSIDE THE ENDOMETRIUM OF THE PATIENT. THE PIECE WAS NOT RECOVERED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 20546879 ↗
• InjuryJun 25, 2024Arcing of Electrodes; Arcing of Electrodes

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, AN INTRACAVITARY FLASH OCCURRED. THE BIPOLAR ELECTRODE WAS STUCK INSIDE THE HYSTEROSCOPE SHEATH. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT HAD A SUPERFICIAL ENDOMETRIAL BURN.

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 19608433 ↗
• InjuryJun 25, 2024Arcing of Electrodes; Arcing of Electrodes

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, AN INTRACAVITARY FLASH OCCURRED. THE BIPOLAR ELECTRODE WAS STUCK INSIDE THE HYSTEROSCOPE SHEATH. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT HAD A SUPERFICIAL ENDOMETRIAL BURN.

  Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 19608321 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 11, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  AS PER A MANUFACTURER INCIDENT REPORT WE RECEIVED FROM THE FACTORY IN (B)(6): THE ELECTRODE WAS LOOSENED DURING THE SURGERY. THE ELECTRODE STAYED IN THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 11151528 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Twisted/Bent; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  AS PER A MANUFACTURER INCIDENT REPORT WE RECEIVED FROM THE FACTORY IN (B)(6): WHEN THE DOCTOR IS OPERATING WITH 26159BE BIPOLAR DISSECTING ELECTRODE, MIDDLE PART OF THE ELECTRODE INSULATOR CAME OFF DURING THE PROCEDURE, RESULTING IN FOREIGN BODY IN PATIENT'S BODY. PART GOT RETRIEVED - NO HARM TO PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 10432052 ↗