Medical Action Industries 56779Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10809160006023), received between May 11, 2026 and May 18, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (6 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. 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 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 18, 2026Contamination

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ISSUES WITH THE 4 X 4 COTTON GAUZE CONTAINED WITHIN CIRCUMCISION CONVENIENCE KIT MANUFACTURED BY MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES. DURING APPROXIMATELY NINE CIRCUMCISION CASES, SMALL COTTON FIBERS WERE OBSERVED SHEDDING FROM THE GAUZE, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TIME TO REMOVE THEM TO PREVENT RETENTION AT THE SURGICAL SITE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25203688 ↗
• InjuryMay 18, 2026Contamination

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ISSUES WITH THE 4 X 4 COTTON GAUZE CONTAINED WITHIN CIRCUMCISION CONVENIENCE KIT MANUFACTURED BY MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES. DURING APPROXIMATELY NINE CIRCUMCISION CASES, SMALL COTTON FIBERS WERE OBSERVED SHEDDING FROM THE GAUZE, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TIME TO REMOVE THEM TO PREVENT RETENTION AT THE SURGICAL SITE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25201155 ↗
• InjuryMay 18, 2026Contamination

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ISSUES WITH THE 4 X 4 COTTON GAUZE CONTAINED WITHIN CIRCUMCISION CONVENIENCE KIT MANUFACTURED BY MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES. DURING APPROXIMATELY NINE CIRCUMCISION CASES, SMALL COTTON FIBERS WERE OBSERVED SHEDDING FROM THE GAUZE, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TIME TO REMOVE THEM TO PREVENT RETENTION AT THE SURGICAL SITE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25201126 ↗
• InjuryMay 18, 2026Contamination

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED ISSUES WITH THE 4 X 4 COTTON GAUZE CONTAINED WITHIN CIRCUMCISION CONVENIENCE KIT MANUFACTURED BY MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES. DURING APPROXIMATELY NINE CIRCUMCISION CASES, SMALL COTTON FIBERS WERE OBSERVED SHEDDING FROM THE GAUZE, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TIME TO REMOVE THEM TO PREVENT RETENTION AT THE SURGICAL SITE. NO PATIENT INJURIES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25201124 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Defective Device

  CURVED HEMOSTAT BROKE DURING CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURE. THE HEMOSTAT INSTRUMENT FAILED TO HOLD THE SKIN, COMING LOOSE. NO PATIENT HARM RESULTED FROM INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25155831 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Defective Device

  STRAIGHT HEMOSTAT BROKE DURING CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURE. THE HEMOSTAT INSTRUMENT FAILED TO HOLD THE SKIN, COMING LOOSE. NO PATIENT HARM RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. SITE REPORTED THE HEMOSTAT FAILED 4-5 TIMES DURING 19 TOTAL CIRCUMCISIONS PERFORMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25145142 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Defective Device

  STRAIGHT HEMOSTAT BROKE DURING CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURE. THE HEMOSTAT INSTRUMENT FAILED TO HOLD THE SKIN, COMING LOOSE. NO PATIENT HARM RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. SITE REPORTED THE HEMOSTAT FAILED 4-5 TIMES DURING 19 TOTAL CIRCUMCISIONS PERFORMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25145136 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Defective Device

  STRAIGHT HEMOSTAT BROKE DURING CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURE. THE HEMOSTAT INSTRUMENT FAILED TO HOLD THE SKIN, COMING LOOSE. NO PATIENT HARM RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. SITE REPORTED THE HEMOSTAT FAILED 4-5 TIMES DURING 19 TOTAL CIRCUMCISIONS PERFORMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25144986 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Defective Device

  STRAIGHT HEMOSTAT BROKE DURING CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURE. THE HEMOSTAT INSTRUMENT FAILED TO HOLD THE SKIN, COMING LOOSE. NO PATIENT HARM RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. SITE REPORTED THE HEMOSTAT FAILED 4-5 TIMES DURING 19 TOTAL CIRCUMCISIONS PERFORMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25144926 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Defective Device

  STRAIGHT HEMOSTAT BROKE DURING CIRCUMCISION PROCEDURE. THE HEMOSTAT INSTRUMENT FAILED TO HOLD THE SKIN, COMING LOOSE. NO PATIENT HARM RESULTED FROM INCIDENT. SITE REPORTED THE HEMOSTAT FAILED 4-5 TIMES DURING 19 TOTAL CIRCUMCISIONS PERFORMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25144922 ↗