Valleylab E2530-28Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884524000459), received between May 4, 2018 and May 4, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flare or Flash” (1 report).

25 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K926481); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

• MalfunctionMay 4, 2018Melted; Flare or Flash; Melted; Flare or Flash

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THE EXPOSED TIP OF THE DEVICE MELTED AND IT BURNED THE PATIENT. THIS EVENT CAUSED A TEMPORARY INJURY TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: Burn(s); Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 7488284 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K926481. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2567-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Flat L-Hook Electrode 36CM Item Code: E277436 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surg
• Z-2555-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Laparoscopic Argon Electrodes 3" Item Code: E25303 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thora
• Z-2566-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 45CM Item Code: E277345 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surg
• Z-2570-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrode Retractable 28CM Item Code: E2781R28ASP The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and
• Z-2561-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Straight Spatula Electrode 36C Item Code: E277036 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic
• Z-2558-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Argon Modified Flat l Electrode 28CM Item Code: E258128 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracosc
• Z-2568-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Straight Spatula Electrode 28CM Item Code: E278028 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic
• Z-2576-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Flat L-Hook Electrode 28cm Item Code: E278428 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surg
• Z-2563-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Curved Spatula Electrode 45CM Item Code: E277145 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic su
• Z-2578-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Cylindrical Tip Electrode 28CM Item Code: E278628 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopic
• Z-2574-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire L-Hook Electrode Retractable Item Code: E2783R28ASP The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracos
• Z-2554-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Laparoscopic Argon Electrodes Item Code: E253028 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoraco
• Z-2577-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Flat L-Hook Electrode Retractable Item Code: E2784R28ASP The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thorac
• Z-2557-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Laparoscopic Argon Blade Electrodes 28CM Item Code: E258028 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic
• Z-2559-2016 · Jul 8, 2016 · Terminated
  Valleylab Laparoscopic Argon Sharp Needle Electrode 28CM Item Code: E258228 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in laparoscopic and thoracoscopi

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