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VersaStep Plus VSR100812PRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Radially Expandable Sleeve · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521084179), received between Aug 28, 2018 and Aug 28, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, WHEN THE SURGEON MOVED IN AND OUT OF THE MIRROR VIEWING NEEDLE, IT CAUGHT ON THE VALVE OF THE DEVICE AND THE DEVICE GOT OUT OF THE ABDOMINAL WALL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7822892 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, WHEN THE SURGEON MOVED IN AND OUT OF THE MIRROR VIEWING NEEDLE, IT CAUGHT ON THE VALVE OF THE DEVICE AND THE DEVICE GOT OUT OF THE ABDOMINAL WALL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7822811 ↗

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