QuickLink™, SourceLink™ 70303QC20Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801741078115), received between Mar 21, 2018 and Feb 1, 2022 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (5 reports).

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 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE SEEDS ALLEGEDLY COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED FROM THE LOADER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13419890 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 13, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE CONNECTOR OF THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED PROPERLY FROM THE CARTRIDGE WHEN THE DISPENSE BUTTON FROM THE LOADER WAS PRESSED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT WHEN THE DISPENSE BUTTON ON THE LOADER WAS PRESSED AGAIN, THE CONNECTOR COULD BE DISCHARGED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING SAME DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13250923 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 12, 2021Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE CONNECTOR ALLEGEDLY COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED. WHEN THE DISPENSE BUTTON ON THE LOADER WAS PRESSED, THE DISPENSE BUTTON WAS HARD AND THE CONNECTOR COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED, AND THE SEEDS GOT STUCK IN THE LOADER THREE TIMES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12614397 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 18, 2021Fitting Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Fitting Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE SEED WHEN EJECTED FROM THE LOADER. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THAT INCORRECT RADIATION SOURCE WAS DELIVERED TO THE PATIENT AND BLOCKAGE OF THE SEEDS IN THE NEEDLE WAS NOTED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12334890 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 18, 2021Fitting Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Fitting Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE ALLEGEDLY HAD A CONNECTION PROBLEM WITH THE SEED WHEN EJECTED FROM THE LOADER. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THAT INCORRECT RADIATION SOURCE WAS DELIVERED TO THE PATIENT AND BLOCKAGE OF THE SEEDS IN THE NEEDLE WAS NOTED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12334878 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 16, 2018Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem; Expiration Date Error

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DOCTOR USED AN EXPIRED EXTENSION CONNECTOR ON THE PATIENT. THE SHELF-LIFE OF THE CONNECTOR WAS 200 DAYS AGO AND THE USER USED THE CONNECTOR 60 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION. IT WAS LATER REPORTED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER REPRESENTATIVE ON 02NOV18, THE CUSTOMER DID NOT RECEIVE THE CONNECTORS EXPIRED. THE CONNECTORS EXPIRED AT THE FACILITY AND THE DOCTOR MISTAKENLY USED THEM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8081970 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 21, 2018Sticking; Break; Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER COMPACTING A TRAIN OF EXTENSION, THE SEED TRAIN HUNG IN THE END OF THE QUICKLINK. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TIP OF THE EXTENSION WAS CRUSHED. TWO ATTEMPTS LATER, THE EXPANSION BAR WAS CHANGED TO ELIMINATE A BATCH PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE QUICKLINK WAS THEN CHANGED, AND SO WAS THE EXTENSION BAR, IN ADDITION TO COMPRESSING THE GRAIN TRAIN AT A SLOWER PACE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7356729 ↗