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Versaport UNVCA11STFRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Universal Fixation Cannula · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521215382), received between Nov 13, 2018 and Jan 2, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (3 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Leak/Splash3
  • Decrease in Pressure2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Packaging Problem2
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 2, 2024Leak/Splash; Decrease in Pressure; Leak/Splash; Decrease in Pressure

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, WHEN THE 11-MM CANNULA PORT LEAKED, INSUFFLATION AIR FLOWED AT A HIGH RATE. WHEN AIR LEAKS, IT WILL LOSE PRESSURE IN THE ABDOMEN, CAUSING AN ISSUE WITH VISUALIZATION UNTIL THE INSUFFLATORS CAN CATCH UP.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18429467 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 29, 2023Leak/Splash; Decrease in Pressure; Leak/Splash; Decrease in Pressure

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN THE 11-MM CANNULA PORT LEAKED, INSUFFLATION AIR FLOWED AT A HIGH RATE. WHEN AIR LEAKS, IT WILL LOSE PRESSURE IN THE ABDOMEN, CAUSING AN ISSUE WITH VISUALIZATION UNTIL THE INSUFFLATORS CAN CATCH UP.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18419565 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2019Leak/Splash; Packaging Problem; Leak/Splash; Packaging Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC RIGHT HEMICOLECTOMY, THE PORT STARTED LEAKING IMMEDIATELY. THE TOP PORTION DETACHED FROM CANNULA DEPRESSING RELEASE LEVER ABOVE STOPCOCK. ANOTHER CANNULA WAS OPENED AND USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8769801 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 30, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Packaging Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Packaging Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, THERE WAS A LITTLE PIECE OF BLUE FABRIC, FROM THE SEAL WHICH IS SEEN IN THE ATTACHED PHOTOS. THE FABRIC FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S CAVITY AND WAS RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8121049 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE SEAL DISENGAGED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY, IT WAS RETRIEVED BY THE SURGEON USING GRASPER. THEY THEN USED ANOTHER DEVICE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8063849 ↗

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