star RF Electrode 18-07s10FRecalls & reported problems
Starmed CO.,Ltd · The star RF Electrode is a sterile, single-use electrosurgical accessory intended to be used in conjunction with VIVA combo RF Generator. This electrode comprises an electrode tip, handle and tubing. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 08809306760067), received between Dec 29, 2025 and Dec 29, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Temperature Problem” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Temperature Problem1
Patient problems
- Superficial (First Degree) Burn1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE THE RESULTS OF THE MANUFACTURER'S COMPLETED EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE. AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, A SUPERFICIAL SKIN BURN WAS OBSERVED DURING A THYROID RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. THE AFFECTED AREA WAS TREATED WITH TOPICAL OINTMENT AND COVERED WITH A BANDAGE. NO ADDITIONAL MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE SUSPECT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER AND EVALUATED. BASED ON THE COMPLETED INSPECTION, TESTING, AND ANALYSIS, NO EVIDENCE OF A DEVICE MALFUNCTION OR PERFORMANCE ABNORMALITY WAS IDENTIFIED.
Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn
MAUDE report 23919295 ↗
Other Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories devices
- Vasoview Hemopro 2 VH-4000Maquet Cardiovascular LLC · Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories6 recalls1 death3,232 reports
- LigaSure LF1937Covidien LP · Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories3 deaths2,090 reports
- Olympus WB91051WOLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories1 death1,951 reports
- Valleylab FT10 VLFT10GENCovidien LP · Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories1 recall5 deaths1,062 reports
- LigaSure LF1837Covidien LP · ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES1 recall967 reports
- LigaSure LF2019Covidien LP · Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories948 reports
- VAPR 225028Depuy Mitek, LLC · ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES895 reports
- LigaSure LF1923Covidien LP · Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories855 reports
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page