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Empower H65 EMP-H65Recalls & reported problems

Quanta System SPA · Distributed by Gyrus ACMI, L.P. · Class 2

All models of Empower H65 (2)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Quanta System Empower surgical laser is a powered instrument used during surgery. The 26 reports describe failures to produce treatment output or power up, sometimes preventing proper use; there were no deaths or injuries, and no recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
26
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 26 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 08033945938901), received between Aug 1, 2019 and Aug 24, 2022 — classified as 26 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output Problem” (9 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

Device problems

  • Output Problem9
  • Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure6
  • Defective Device4
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem4
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
  • Device Sensing Problem1
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
  • Failure to Power Up1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions22
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 26 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 24, 2022Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DIDN'T ALLOW TO USE IT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT/OPERATOR WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15281100 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2022Defective Device

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DIDN'T ALLOW TO USE IT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT/OPERATOR WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14711266 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2022Defective Device

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DIDN'T ALLOW TO USE IT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT/OPERATOR WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14560456 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 19, 2022Defective Device

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14141876 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 20, 2022Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13304087 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13017685 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 25, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12689039 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2021Device Sensing Problem; Device Sensing Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12663413 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 14, 2021Failure to Power Up; Failure to Power Up

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12631342 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2021Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12475125 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12475124 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 23, 2021Optical Problem; Optical Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12352271 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12335284 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12184539 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 15, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12177919 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 2, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12108590 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12009603 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 18, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11342787 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 16, 2021Output Problem; Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY.NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11332682 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 7, 2020Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10959232 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2020Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10836956 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 29, 2020Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10756294 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2020Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9872822 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 20, 2020Defective Device

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9860697 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 30, 2019Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

    THE LASER SYSTEM HAD A FAILURE THAT DID NOT ALLOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO PATIENT WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9255653 ↗

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