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Valleylab E2780-28Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Laparoscopic Straight Spatula Electrode,Hollow · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884524000541), received between Dec 17, 2019 and Dec 17, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K964175); 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

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryDec 17, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE METAL TIP WAS BENT. LATER DURING FURTHER CAUTERIZATION THE METAL SPATULA TIP WAS NO LONGER PRESENT. ATTEMPTS TO RETRIEVE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 9482980 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K964175. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1836-2017 · Jan 26, 2017 · Terminated
    Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset; Material # E2750; Laproscopic Handset Non-Sterile Bulk; Material # E2750NSB Product Usage: For use in 5mm cannulas or larger cannulas with 5mm ada

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