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Auto Suture 4216Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Threaded Trocar · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521080867), received between Jul 19, 2017 and Jul 19, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Packaging Compromised” (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

Device problems

  • Device Packaging Compromised1
  • Leak/Splash1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 19, 2017Leak/Splash; Device Packaging Compromised; Leak/Splash; Device Packaging Compromised

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON STATED THAT THE TROCAR SEAL WAS DAMAGED CAUSING AIR TO LEAK. THEY CHANGED TO ANOTHER TROCAR TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THE PATIENT STATUS IS ALIVE WITH NO INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6725185 ↗

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