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Valleylab E3530-3Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Flexible Argon Electrode Coagulation Only · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521767904), received between Apr 21, 2022 and Apr 21, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Melted” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Melted1
  • Overheating of Device1

Patient problems

  • Burn(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2022Melted; Overheating of Device; Melted; Overheating of Device

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING  PNEUMONECTOMY WITH HEATED CHEMOTHERAPY, THE DEVICE OVERHEATED AND MELTED DURING THE PROCEDURE AND BURNT THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT HAD SEVERAL SMALL BURNS ON THE CHEST.

    Patient problems: Burn(s)

    MAUDE report 14165056 ↗

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