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Ligasure LS2071Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Tissue Fusion Electrode,Straight Jaw · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884524000282), received between Jan 22, 2017 and Aug 17, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment Of Device Component” (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

  • Detachment Of Device Component1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2018Device Displays Incorrect Message; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device Displays Incorrect Message; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING OOPHORECTOMY, RE-GRASP ALARM WAS HEARD FREQUENTLY. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. INITIAL INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND ONE BROKEN AND MISSING SNAP FROM THE ELECTRODE JAW. NOTHING FELL INTO PATIENT'S CAVITY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7793091 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A BOWEL RESECTION, THE DEVICE STOPPED WORKING AND WOULD NO LONGER ACTIVATE. A NEW DEVICE WAS OPENED AND WORKED WELL. NO PATIENT INJURY RESULTED FROM THE ISSUE. EXAMINATION OF THE RECEIVED DEVICE ON JANUARY 6TH FOUND ONE OF THE SNAP PINS IS BROKEN AND MISSING. THE CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THAT NOTHING FELL WITHIN THE PATIENT CAVITY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6269179 ↗

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