LigaSure LF1923Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 855 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521705906), received between Apr 26, 2018 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 22 injuries, 833 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (293 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 855 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Device Remains Activated; Communication or Transmission Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50947000 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Device Remains Activated; Communication or Transmission Problem

  It was reported that during a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy intra-abdominal operation, the tactile switch did not return and remai ned in the pressed state. The device output unintentionally. A new device was used successfully. No patient injury was reported.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50941768 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Retraction Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50892110 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  It was reported that, during lobectomy, the device had issue on opening and closing. From the start of use there was catching sensation when opening and closing the jaw. Another device was able to be used with the same generator. The generator had software version 4. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50857922 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Energy Output Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50845349 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Difficult to Open or Close; Noise, Audible

  It was reported that during a colorectal low anterior resection procedure, a device handle creaked with each closure at the start of use. Midway through the procedure during sigmo rectal mobilization on surrounded tissue adhesions, the jaws became difficult or impossible to open, and the handle was unable to move. It was not stuck on a tissue. It was regularly cleaned, as usual, but it was creaking from the very first moment. Another device was used successfully with the same generator. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50797982 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  It was reported that, during an open total hysterectomy, the jaws of the device did not open. It was not stuck on tissue. Another device was used with the same generator and it worked fine. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50797898 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Break

  It was reported that during the procedure, the knife blade popped out. Nothing fell into the patient cavity. A new device was used s uccessfully. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50787245 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Energy Output Problem

  According to the reporter, during a lung resection procedure, the device had no seal (no evidence of energy delivery and end tones heard). While in use during surgery, there were times when seal could be done, and times when it could not. The jaw part was in a clean condition. There was no bleeding. Another handpiece was used with the same generator and worked fine. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50786996 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Retraction Problem

  It was reported that, during a procedure, the device was connected to a generator when the blade cutting lever did not return and became stuck, and the knife blade could not retract. Another device was used successfully with the same generator. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50786893 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Energy Output Problem

  It was reported that during a procedure, the device was not working properly as there was no regrasp alert despite evidence of energy delivery and end tones was heard. Another device was opened. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50727976 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Energy Output Problem; Intermittent Energy Output

  It was reported that during a procedure, the device stopped working while connected to an FT10 unit. No seal occurred, with no evidence of energy delivery despite end tones being heard. There were no re-grasp alarms. Another device was opened and used to continue the procedure successfully. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50727836 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  It was reported that, during a right trisegmentectomy, the handpiece was being used and the handle would not release while being used unless manually done by the surgeon. A new device was opened to be used. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50726960 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Energy Output Problem

  It was reported that during a procedure with the use of the device, no seal occurred and there was no evidence of energy delivery, although end tones were heard. Another handpiece was used with the same generator and it worked fine. There was no bleeding and there was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50690795 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 4, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50611461 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Energy Output Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50565922 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  According to the reporter, the device activated when unintended. Another handpiece was used with the same generator and it worked fine. There was no patient involvement.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50496660 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  According to the reporter during a procedure, the device activated when unintended. A new/another handpiece used with the same generator and it worked fine.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50495781 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Energy Output Problem; Intermittent Energy Output

  It was reported that during a Pancreatoduodenectomy procedure, the device was burning fat and did not seal properly on standard mesh tissue after two good seals. There was no regrasp alert, no evidence of energy delivery despite end tones being heard. The jaws were cleaned after each use. The device was replaced in a timely manner using the same generator. There was no patient injury.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50423825 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Energy Output Problem; Intermittent Energy Output

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50160278 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Unintended Radiation Exposure

  MAUDE report 50159569 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Difficult to Open or Close; Intermittent Energy Output

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50143005 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Energy Output Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50142798 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50057995 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Self-Activation or Keying

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50057686 ↗