Suction Valve MD-493 (REF N6177801)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170438196), received between Jul 24, 2023 and Jul 24, 2023 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Reprocessing Problem” (5 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 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 24, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device; Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device

  THE FOLLOWING PATIENT IDENTIFIERS ARE RELATED TO THIS EVENT: (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -1; (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -2; (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -3; (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -4; (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -5; (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -6; (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -7; (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6); (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6); (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6); (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6); (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17386270 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device; Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device

  THE FOLLOWING PATIENT IDENTIFIERS ARE RELATED TO THIS EVENT: (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -1. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -2. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -3. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -4. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -5. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -6. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -7. (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17386083 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device; Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device

  THE FOLLOWING PATIENT IDENTIFIERS ARE RELATED TO THIS EVENT: (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -1 (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -2 (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -3 (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -4 (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -5 (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -6 (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -7 (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17386064 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device; Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device

  RELATED PATIENT IDENTIFIERS: (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17385621 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2023Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device; Device Reprocessing Problem; Microbial Contamination of Device

  THE FOLLOWING PATIENT IDENTIFIERS ARE RELATED TO THIS EVENT: (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -1. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -2. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -3. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -4. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -5. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -6. (B)(6), MD-493: SUCTION VALVE -7. (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-TP, SN (B)(6). (B)(6), LF-GP, SN (B)(6).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17379488 ↗