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Covidien LP · Yankauer Tip with 5 cm, Extended Metal Suction Lumen · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521176102), received between Oct 21, 2019 and Dec 28, 2021 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Melted1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 28, 2021Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE-OPERATIVELY, WHEN THE SURGEON TO CONNECT THE DEVICE SUCTION TUBE TO THE SUCTION DEVICE, THE PARTS IN THE CONNECTION REGION WERE FOUND BROKEN. IT COULD NOT BE CONNECTED BECAUSE IT WAS CRACKED. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS TAKEN OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13102648 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2021Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, SHORTLY AFTER STARTING USE, THE TIP BROKE. IT SEEMED THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO FEELING THAT A FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE TIP, IT WAS DAMAGED. A NEW PRODUCT WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11271823 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY FOR SPINAL FIXATION WHEN THE DEVICE WAS ATTEMPTED TO BE INSERTED TO THE SALINE BOTTLE, THE METAL SUCTION CAME OFF THE TUBE AND IT WAS UNABLE TO BE SET. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING THE PROCEDURE BUT THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED FOR PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9530640 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 21, 2019Melted; Melted

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY AND FUSION, THE DEVICE MELTED ON TABLE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS OPENED AND DID THE CASE. THE PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE THE PRODUCT WAS USED ON THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9213611 ↗

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