MEDICAL ACTION INDUSTRIES 82360Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10809160370490), received between Jul 18, 2023 and Jul 18, 2023 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. 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 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Break; Break

  MAI COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4). INCIDENT FIVE. THE STAPLE REMOVER IS BREAKING THE STAPLES WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THEM FROM PATIENTS. STAPLES EITHER BECOME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE OR A PIECE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR. ON ONE OCCASION, STAPLE HIT NURSE IN FACE. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED DURING USE. NO INJURY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR DELAY IN PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17346166 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Break; Break

  MAI COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4). INCIDENT FOUR: THE STAPLE REMOVER IS BREAKING THE STAPLES WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THEM FROM PATIENTS. STAPLES EITHER BECOME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE OR A PIECE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR. ON ONE OCCASION, STAPLE HIT NURSE IN FACE. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED DURING USE. NO INJURY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR DELAY IN PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17346146 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Break; Break

  MAI COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4). INCIDENT THREE: THE STAPLE REMOVER IS BREAKING THE STAPLES WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THEM FROM PATIENTS. STAPLES EITHER BECOME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE OR A PIECE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR. ON ONE OCCASION, STAPLE HIT NURSE IN FACE. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED DURING USE. NO INJURY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR DELAY IN PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17345942 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Break; Break

  MAI COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4). INCIDENT TWO: THE STAPLE REMOVER IS BREAKING THE STAPLES WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THEM FROM PATIENTS. STAPLES EITHER BECOME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE OR A PIECE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR. ON ONE OCCASION, STAPLE HIT NURSE IN FACE. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED DURING USE. NO INJURY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR DELAY IN PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17345607 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2023Break; Break

  MAI COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4). INCIDENT ONE: THE STAPLE REMOVER IS BREAKING THE STAPLES WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THEM FROM PATIENTS. STAPLES EITHER BECOME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE OR A PIECE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR. ON ONE OCCASION, STAPLE HIT NURSE IN FACE. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED DURING USE. NO INJURY, MEDICAL TREATMENT, OR DELAY IN PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF INCIDENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17345411 ↗