Argent 231Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10612479209029), received between Jun 12, 2024 and Oct 16, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 16, 2025Explosion; Explosion

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGES "DURING A PROCEDURE, THE PHYSICIAN WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CAUTERIZING A WOUND ON THE PATIENT'S LEFT SHIN USING A SURGICAL CAUTERY MCKESSON ARGENT¿ FINE TIP HIGH TEMPERATURE DEVICE. UPON CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT, THE FIRST TIP EXPLODED. A SECOND TIP WAS RETRIEVED AND USED, BUT IT ALSO EXPLODED UPON CONTACT. A THIRD TIP, SOURCED FROM A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER, WAS THEN USED. NO ISSUES WERE REPORTED WITH THIS TIP, AND THE PROCEDURE CONTINUED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23311443 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 9, 2025Break; Break

  COMPLAINANT ALLEGES "ON ITEM, PROVIDER PRESSED GREEN BUTTON AND ITEM WAS HEATING UP AND GLOWED UP. WHEN PROVIDER WENT TO USE IT ON PATIENT, THE TIP BENT AND FELL OFF. PROVIDER AND PATIENT WERE BOTH UNHARMED."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23005243 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Fire; Fire

  THE COMPLAINANT ALLEGES, "HIGH TEMP CAUTERY WAS CATCHING FIRE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19525505 ↗