ABC BEND-A-BEAM 134003Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10653405002741), received between Sep 3, 2019 and Sep 3, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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.

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.

• MalfunctionSep 3, 2019Fire

  DURING A CHOLECYSTECTOMY AND LIVER RESECTION, THE SURGEON ASKED FOR THE ARGON BEAM TO BE IN THE ROOM FOR USE DURING THE PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT WAS PLATED ON HIS LEFT THIGH AREA. THE AREA WAS CLEAN DRY AND INTACT. THE RN PLUGGED THE ARGON BEAM IN AND THE SCRUB TECH PURGED THE DEVICE PER PROTOCOL. THE PHYSICIAN BEGAN TO USE THE ARGON BEAM AND THE HEADPIECE STARTED TO CATCH FIRE. THE PHYSICIAN WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAME. NO HARM CAME TO THE PATIENT OR TO STAFF. THE ARGON GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND INSPECTED BY BIOMED WITH NORMAL OUTPUTS AND PERCEIVABLE ISSUES. THE HAND PIECE WAS ALSO SAVED AND IMAGES WERE COLLECTED AND ATTACHED. AT THIS TIME IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER THE EQUIPMENT/HAND PIECE COULD HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT. THE HAND PIECE HAS BEEN RETURNED FOR FAILURE ANALYSIS. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING COAGULATION ACCESSORIES, ABC BEND-A-BEAM, (PER SITE REPORTER). THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR FAILURE ANALYSIS. NO REPORT HAS BEEN RECEIVED YET.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8956018 ↗