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E-LINE 8654224Recalls & reported problems

Richard Wolf GmbH · WORKING ELEMENT PASSIVE MONO 12/30° open, compatible with telescopes Ø 4mm, bayonet-cap, reusable · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 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 04055207018736), received between Aug 7, 2017 and Jul 15, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Arcing of Electrodes” (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

Device problems

  • Arcing of Electrodes1
  • Overheating of Device1
  • Sparking1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 15, 2020Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THE FOLLOWING TO RWMIC: THE WORKING ELEMENT WAS BURNED DURING A CASE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10276320 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 7, 2017Arcing of Electrodes; Sparking; Arcing of Electrodes; Sparking

    RICHARD WOLF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (RWMIC) WAS NOTIFIED BY A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE THAT DURING A PROCEDURE A SPARK WAS SEEN. NO ILLNESS / INJURY WERE REPORT AND THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE PROCEDURE WHICH PUT THE PATIENT AT RISK. BACK UP DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AS SCHEDULED. INITIAL REPORTER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, VIA EMAIL, IN EFFORTS TO GATHER REQUIRED MEDWATCH INFORMATION. RWMIC HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE AS OF 08/07/2017. MANUFACTURE DATE: DEC2012. PURCHASE DATE: (B)(6) 2013. SERVICE DATES: NONE ON RECORD.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6771713 ↗

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