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Ligasure LS2111Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Tissue Fusion Electrode,Angled 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 10884524000640), received between Jun 16, 2017 and Feb 6, 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
  • Difficult to Open or Close1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2018Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER THE DEVICE JAW WAS DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. MANUFACTURER'S INITIAL EVALUATION OF THE INCIDENT DEVICE FOUND ALL OF THE SNAPS ON ONE OF THE ELECTRODES HAD BROKEN OFF AND WERE MISSING.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 7245607 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. EXAMINATION OF THE RECEIVED DEVICE ON 2017-05-25 FOUND ONE OF THE SNAP PINS HAD BROKEN OFF AND WAS NOT RETURNED. THE CUSTOMER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT NO PIECE OF THE DEVICE FELL WITHIN THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 6647572 ↗

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