Emprint CA30L1 (UDI 10884521725966)Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · Long Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology Large Spherical Ablation Zone · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521725966), received between Jul 21, 2021 and Apr 3, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Leak/Splash2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 3, 2023Leak/Splash; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Leak/Splash; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THERE WAS A LEAK PRESENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16664275 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2022Leak/Splash; Material Twisted/Bent; Leak/Splash; Material Twisted/Bent
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE HAD CREASES AND WATER LEAKAGE. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABORTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15261783 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING ABLATION PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE BREAKS DURING USE ON THE PATIENT. A PHOTO WAS ATTACHED SHOWING THE DEVICE TIP (GREEN PLASTIC PART) WAS DETACHED. NOTHING FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S CAVITY. BROKEN PIECE WAS RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12203770 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.