Bovie A940Recalls & reported problems
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. · HIGH FREQUENCY DESICCATOR MODEL A940 · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 16, 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 10607151005334), received between Feb 16, 2022 and May 29, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (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
- Fire1
- Flare or Flash1
Patient problems
- Superficial (First Degree) Burn2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Flare or Flash
COMPLAINANT ALLEGES "WHEN USING A BIPOLAR CATHETER TO STOP BLEEDING FROM A PATIENT'S EYELID, IT IGNITED AT THE TIP. THE PATIENT'S UPPER EYELASHES WERE BURNED."
Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn
MAUDE report 25337080 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2022Fire
THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED, THAT WHILE USING THE A940 DEVICE ON A BEARDED PERSON, THE HAIR OF THE BEARD CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED A BURN TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn
MAUDE report 13544450 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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