CONMED 129RRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10653405052388), received between Jan 6, 2017 and Oct 18, 2021 — classified as 2 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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 18, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE, 129R, WAS BEING USED ON (B)(6) 2021 DURING A BRONCHOSCOPY PROCEDURE AND WHEN THEY ¿DEPLOYED THE BRUSH IT BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT. WE WERE ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE BRUSH OUT OF THE PATIENT.¿ THERE WAS NO REPORT OF IMPACT OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12646644 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2017Break; Break

  AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY, DURING A PULMONARY CYTOLOGY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2016, "DURING USE OF THE DEVICE THEY FOUND OUT THAT THE TOP OF THE PLASTIC CANNULA WAS CUT OFF. LUCKILY THEY DID NOT DROP IT INTO THE PULM (LUNG) DURING THE PROCEDURE." THE PATIENT WAS UNINJURED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. TO DATE NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED REGARDING THIS INCIDENT AND THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY WITH RECURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6228251 ↗