Edge E1450-6NSBRecalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Blade Electrode;Caution: For manufacturing, processing, or repacking. · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521037120), received between Jul 9, 2018 and Apr 6, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (2 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fire2
- Device Remains Activated1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 6, 2021Device Remains Activated; Device Remains Activated
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, AFTER THEY RELEASE THE DEVICE'S BUTTON, THE PENCIL CONTINUES TO ACTIVATE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11620525 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2020Fire; Fire
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, A TWO INCHES FLAME APPEARED AT THE DEVICE TIP WHEN IT WAS PLUGGED INTO THE GENERATOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9937088 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2018Fire
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE MATERIALS MANAGER ALERTED THEM THAT A PENCIL HAD AN INCIDENT DURING AN OPEN HEART PROCEDURE. THE BOVIE PENCIL CREATED A FIRE INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S ABDOMEN. THEY QUARANTINED THE GENERATOR AS A PRECAUTION. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7670043 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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