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Evident VT2237Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · MWA Percutaneous Antenna · Class 2

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 10884524000688), received between Apr 20, 2018 and Apr 20, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionApr 20, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRAOPERATIVELY, THE ANTENNA TIP BROKE WHEN THE PHYSICIAN INSERTED IT IN THE LIVER. ALL ANTENNA PARTS WERE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT¿S BODY. A NEW ANTENNA WAS NEEDED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7447178 ↗

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