LigaSure LF1837Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 967 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521705883), received between Nov 6, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 41 injuries, 926 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Energy Output Problem” (559 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

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.

Recalls naming this device

1. Dec 6, 2021Terminated

   Customers reported that the device jaws were difficult to open or would not open following application on tissue. Use of a device with this potential assembly issue could result in the potential for bleeding, unintended tissue injury or loss, and delay in treatment while an alternate device is obtained.

   Z-0495-2022 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 967 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  It was reported that, during a procedure, the device jaw was difficult or impossible to open. Another device was used successfully with the generator.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50929939 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Device Alarm System; Energy Output Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50926773 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50926651 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50923099 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50436097 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50435900 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50124860 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2026Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50124820 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 31, 2026Energy Output Problem

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 50099889 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50057621 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 29, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25648642 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Retraction Problem; Difficult to Open or Close; Protective Measures Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BLUNT TIP SEALER DIVIDER HAD JAWS THAT LOCKED AND A KNIFE BLADE THAT WOULD NOT RETRACT, WITH THE KNIFE BLADE REMAINING EXPOSED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25395207 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 31, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY AND INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT OPEN AFTER TISSUE WAS CLAMPED. THE UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON AND THE SURGEON MANIPULATED THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND IT RELEASED. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS OPENED FOR THE REST OF THE CASE. NO EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION, NO EXTENDED SURGERY TIME, NO EXTENDED SURGICAL INCISION. NO PART OF DEVICE FELL INTO PATIENT AND NO EXTRA BLOOD LOSS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25345350 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BLUNT TIP SEALER DIVIDER WAS PLUGGED INTO A GENERATOR WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED AND THE DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DUE TO A JAW ISSUE PRIOR TO USE. THE JAWS REMAINED STUCK IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE DEVICE WAS NEVER CLEANED. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME GENERATOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25317682 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Energy Output Problem; Intermittent Energy Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY, THE DEVICE STOPPED SEALING ACTION. A NEW DEVICE WAS OPENED AND WORKED PROPERLY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25317435 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Energy Output Problem; Intermittent Energy Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE WITH THE USE OF THE DEVICE, THERE WAS AN ENERGY ACTIVATION ISSUE WITH INADEQUATE OR PARTIAL SEALING, WITH EVIDENCE OF ENERGY DELIVERY AND END TONES HEARD, AND BLEEDING AFTER CUTTING. APPROXIMATELY FIVE GOOD SEALS OCCURRED BEFORE THE ISSUE, THE JAWS WERE REPORTED CLEAN AT THE START OF THE INTERVENTION, AND THE TISSUE SEALED WAS VESSELS WITH A REPORTED THICKNESS OF LESS THAN 7 MM. A SECOND DEVICE WAS USED WHICH ALSO HAD THE SAME ISSUE. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A DEVICE FROM A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER. ANOTHER DEVICE WORKED FINE WITH THE SAME GENERATOR. PROCEDURE WAS EXTENDED BY 15 MINUTES AND BLEEDING OCCURRED.

  Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 25174386 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Energy Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD NO COAGULATION EFFECTIVENESS AND UNCONTROLLED MINIMAL BLEEDING WAS OBSERVED AT 5MM SHORT INFERIOR VESSEL AFTER FEW SEALING. THE DEVICE HAD NO REGRASP ALERT, NO ENERGY DELIVERY BUT END TONE WAS HEARD. THE DEVICE WAS NOT CLEANED. A SECOND DEVICE WAS USED BUT STILL THE SAME. THE SURGEON CHANGED EQUIPMENT DURING THE PROCEDURE AND USED A COMPETITOR¿S DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY AND NO BLOOD TRANSFUSION NECESSARY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25083674 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Energy Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HAD NO COAGULATION EFFECTIVENESS AND UNCONTROLLED MINIMAL BLEEDING WAS OBSERVED AT 5MM SHORT INFERIOR VESSEL AFTER FEW SEALING. THE DEVICE HAD NO REGRASP ALERT, NO ENERGY DELIVERY BUT END TONE WAS HEARD. THE DEVICE WAS NOT CLEANED. A SECOND DEVICE WAS USED BUT STILL THE SAME. THE SURGEON CHANGED EQUIPMENT DURING THE PROCEDURE AND USED A COMPETITOR¿S DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY AND NO BLOOD TRANSFUSION NECESSARY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25083609 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A COLORECTAL PROCEDURE, THREE DEVICES WERE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DUE TO A JAW ISSUE. IT WAS NOT APPLIED ON TISSUE WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED AND WAS REMOVED THOUGH TROCAR. THE KNIFE BLADE DID NOT EXTEND NOR PROTRUDE BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE JAWS. THE DEVICE WAS PLUGGED INTO A GENERATOR AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 25016944 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY (TLH), THE DEVICE TIP DID NOT RELEASE THE TISSUE. THE SURGEON HAD TO MANUALLY PRY THE TIP TO OPEN. THE SURGEON HAD BEEN WORKING UP TO THIS POINT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24981578 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Peeled/Delaminated; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING LAPAROSCOPIC TOTAL HYSTERECTOMY WITH MORCELLATION, CYSTOSCOPY AND SALPINGECTOMY, THE PLASTIC GUARD FLIPPED OFF OF THE CUTTING BLADE WHILE USING THE HANDPIECE INSIDE THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 24800156 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Energy Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE'S SEALING WAS INADEQUATE OR PARTIAL DESPITE EVIDENCE OF ENERGY DELIVERY AND END TONES BEING HEARD. MINIMAL BLEEDING OCCURRED AFTER CUTTING, EVEN THOUGH ENERGY DELIVERY WAS CONFIRMED. THE PHYSICIAN FELT THAT THE DEVICE WAS SEALING, BUT THE ROOM STAFF DID NOT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24765842 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO DEVICES WERE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DURING A PROCEDURE. AFTER DEPLOYING THE BLADE, IT TOOK MUCH MORE FORCE THAN USUAL TO OPEN THE JAWS, AND THIS OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE BLADE WAS FIRED. THE DEVICE WAS PLUGGED INTO A GENERATOR DURING THE EVENT, AND ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY WITH THE SAME GENERATOR. DESPITE THE DEFECT, THE DEVICE CONTINUED TO BE USED UNTIL THE END OF THE CASE TO AVOID WASTE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24755676 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Difficult to Open or Close; Intermittent Energy Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO DEVICES WERE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DURING A PROCEDURE. AFTER DEPLOYING THE BLADE, IT TOOK MUCH MORE FORCE THAN USUAL TO OPEN THE JAWS, AND THIS OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE BLADE WAS FIRED. THE DEVICE WAS USED UNTIL THE END OF THE CASE DESPITE THE ISSUE, AS IT WAS NOT DESIRED TO WASTE IT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24755109 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Difficult to Open or Close; Intermittent Energy Output

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO DEVICES WERE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DURING A PROCEDURE. AFTER DEPLOYING THE BLADE, IT TOOK MUCH MORE FORCE THAN USUAL TO OPEN THE JAWS, AND THIS OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE BLADE WAS FIRED. THE DEVICE WAS USED UNTIL THE END OF THE CASE DESPITE THE ISSUE, AS IT WAS NOT DESIRED TO WASTE IT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24753771 ↗