Medline Industries, Inc. VAL013EPFEKRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10195327657857), received between Aug 11, 2026 and Aug 14, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (4 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Dull, Blunt

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50251499 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Dull, Blunt

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50240621 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Dull, Blunt

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50224508 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Dull, Blunt

  It was reported that "the 3mm 15deg blade that comes in our packs have been dull multiple times."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50209340 ↗