Megadyne 0600Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10614559101056), received between Jan 4, 2021 and Jan 4, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K943055); 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 4, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GREEN AND BLACK INSULATION CAME OFF THE TIP AND FELL INTO THE ABDOMEN WHEN DOING SURGERY. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE PIECES LAPAROSCOPICALLY FROM THE PATIENT'S ABDOMEN. KEPT THE TIP AND CLEANED IT. DO NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11107753 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K943055. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0468-03 · Dec 20, 2002 · Terminated
  Megadyne MegaTip, E-Z Clean Non Stick Cautery Tip, CAT/REF 0600, Single Use Only, STERILE
• Z-0469-03 · Dec 20, 2002 · Terminated
  Megadyne MegaTip, Modified E-Z Clean Non Stick Cautery Tip, CAT/REF 0600M, Single Use Only, STERILE