LigaSure LF1544Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521124875), received between Aug 22, 2016 and Sep 23, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (2 reports).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K092879); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 23, 2019Separation Problem; Separation Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE STICKING ON TISSUE ON THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9104766 ↗
• InjuryDec 20, 2018Energy Output Problem; Energy Output Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING SURGERY, THE DEVICE HAD SEALING ISSUE THAT LED TO POST-OPERATIVE BLEEDING. THERE WAS NO RE-GRASP ALERT, BUT THERE WAS AN END TONE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY.

  Patient problems: Blood Loss; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8186407 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 31, 2018Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TIP WAS VERY HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE DURING USE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7231476 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 22, 2016Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WOULD NOT OPEN DURING A BYPASS PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 5893437 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K092879. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0954-2011 · Dec 8, 2010 · Terminated
  Covidien, LigaSure, Blunt Tip Laparoscopic Sealer/Divider, 5 mm-37 cm, REF LF1537, Sterile EO, Covidien, Valleylab, a division of Tyco Healthcare Group LP, 5920 Longbow Drive, Boul