Medical Action Industries 56214Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10809160003763), received between Jan 13, 2021 and Jan 13, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (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 18, 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.

• InjuryJan 13, 2021Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  MAI COMPLAINT NUMBER - (B)(4). BEFORE PERFORMING A PROCEDURE ON A PATIENT, THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAD TO USE EXTREME EXCESSIVE FORCE TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVERING OF BLADE AND WAS CUT IN THE LEFT HAND WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THIS COVERING. PER THE CUSTOMER, "PROVIDER WILL NEED 48 HOUR WOUND CHECK, AFTER RECEIVING # 5 SUTURES (B)(6) 2020, DAY OF RECEIVING LACERATION INJURY FROM DESCRIBED INCIDENT, ABOVE, AND SAID PROVIDER WILL NEED SUTURES REMOVED 9-11 DAYS AFTER SUTURES APPLIED. PROVIDER MADE INCIDENT REPORT TO (B)(6) ON DAY OF INJURY, (B)(6) 2020. THE SCALPEL THAT I WAS CUT BY, AFTER EXCESSIVE FORCE REMOVING THE "POINT PROTECTOR", IS ON THE LEFT. THE PLASTIC COVER IS 3 NOTCHES DOWN, COVERING THE HANDLE, VERSUS THE OTHER SCALPEL IS NOT DOWN AS FAR, AND JUST COVERING HANDLE FLAT AREA." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. HIBC/GTIN OF PRODUCT: (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Injury

  MAUDE report 11158175 ↗