Megadyne 0009Recalls & reported problems
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc. · E-Z Clean, Non-stick, PTFE Coated, Electrosurgical Ball Electrode, 5 inch (12.7 cm) · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10614559100042), received between Aug 9, 2018 and Jun 12, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K081791, K862221); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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
- Break1
- Delivered as Unsterile Product1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THE PRODUCT PACKING IS DAMAGED. THE PACKAGING PAPER IS PEELED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19518491 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2021Material Separation; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Separation; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, A PROBLEM WAS DETECTED AFTER SURGERY, PART OF INSULATION MISSING AND COULD NOT BE FOUND.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11626942 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2018Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PART OF THE BLUE COATING (NEAR TO THE BALL ELECTRODE) WAS BROKEN IN THE CASE OF COLPOSCOPY. X-RAY WAS TO BE PERFORMED FOR FINDING OUT THE BROKEN PART. PATIENT IMPACT UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7770148 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K081791, K862221. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0486-2010 · Oct 13, 2009 · TerminatedE-Z CLEAN Non Stick Cautery Tip. Label reads in part: "MEGADYNE 11506 SOUTH STATE STREET DRAPER, UTAH 84020 USA***CAT/REF 0029M E-Z CLEAN NON STICK CAUTERY TIP***STERILE *** Expir
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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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