BOEHRINGER® Locking Cable 9143Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10816286020543), received between Sep 1, 2017 and Sep 1, 2017.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Sparking” (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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• Sep 1, 2017Sparking

  THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED BY BOEHRINGER LABORATORIES (MANUFACTURER) IN ORDER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION NOT INCLUDED (MODEL, LOT # ETC.) ON USER FACILITY REPORT (B)(4) (COPY INCLUDED). A PATIENT OWNED, ELECTRONIC SERVICE WAS BEING PLUGGED INTO A WALL OUTLET IN A HOSPITAL ROOM. A SUCTION REGULATOR TETHER WAS INADVERTENTLY CAUGHT BY THE ELECTRICAL PLUG, RESULTING IN A SPARK. THERE WAS NO DEATH, INJURY OR DEVICE MALFUNCTION. NEITHER THE TETHER NOR THE SUCTION REGULATOR WERE DAMAGED. THE USER FACILITY HAS DECIDED USING THE SUCTION REGULATOR TETHER MODEL 9143 AND HAS HAD OUR REPRESENTATIVE REMOVE THEM FROM THEIR SUCTION REGULATORS. THE USER FACILITY HAS STATED THAT THEY BELIEVE THE SUCTION REGULATOR TETHERS DO NOT CONFORM TO THE NFPA (B)(4): HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CODE. BOEHRINGER LABORATORIES HAS BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE USER FACILITY REGARDING THE ABOVE AND HAS REVIEWED THE NFPA (B)(4) CODE. WHILE BOEHRINGER LABORATORIES RESPECTS THE OPINION OF THE USER FACILITY/CUSTOMER, WE DO NOT FIND THAT THE MODEL 9143 TETHER VIOLATES NFPA (B)(4). SINCE THERE WAS NO DEATH, INJURY OR MALFUNCTION, THIS VOLUNTARY FORM IS BEING USED IN LIEU OF A MANDATORY REPORT, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION OF T

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6838539 ↗