PIRANHA 2208121Recalls & reported problems
Richard Wolf GmbH · CONNECTION CABLE to Suction pump Piranha 2208, reusable · Class 2
All models of PIRANHA (6)
Data updated Oct 18, 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 04055207064061), received between Nov 3, 2020 and Nov 6, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overheating of Device” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Overheating of Device1
- Suction Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 6, 2020Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUBMISSION IS TO REPORT THE RESULTS OF THE DEVICE EVALUATION/INVESTIGATION. THE DEVICE WAS RECEIVED AND VISUALLY, FUNCTIONALLY AND ELECTRICALLY EVALUATED. THE REPORTED CONDITION WAS NOT CONFIRMED. THE DEVICE WAS CHECKED, NO ERRORS WERE FOUND.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10803242 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2020Suction Problem; Suction Problem
RWMIC DEVICE EVALUATION 01/27/2021: FINDINGS: ACCORDING OUT TEST INSTRUCTION PAO 1-001-8914 NO FAILURE FOUND. DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE CONNECTING CABLE TYPE 2208121 NO DEFECT/ERROR COULD BE DETECTED. THE FOOT SWITCH TYPE 2030 I 08 MUST NOT BE ACTUATED UNTIL "READY FOR USE" APPEARS ON THE DISPLAY OF THE TYPE 2208011, OTHERWISE THE ERROR MESSAGE "FOOTSWITCH IN USE/ DEFECTIVE PLEASE CHECK" APPEARS, SEE GA-A252 CHAPTER 7.1. IT IS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE FOOTSWITCH IS ACTUATED DURING VACUUM BUILDUP OR THAT THE VACUUM IS TOO LOW. PIRANHA MODE OR SUCTION MODE CANNOT BE ACTIVATED ERROR "FOOT SWITCH DEFECTIVE" CHECK FOR CORRECT TUBE CONNECTIONS. DUE TO NO FAULT COULD BE FOUND, NO ACTIONS WILL BE CARRIED OUT. THE REPORTED CONDITIONS COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 10779271 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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