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Valleylab E4057-CTRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Bayonet Forceps,Gerald · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 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 10884524000794), received between Oct 8, 2019 and Oct 8, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Deformation1
  • Peeled/Delaminated1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 8, 2019Peeled/Delaminated; Material Deformation; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Deformation

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING SERVICING AT BIOMED, THE PENCIL HAD A SCRATCH ON THE SURFACE NEAR THE HANDLE. THE DEVICE FAILED ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST AND HAD ELECTRIC LEAKAGE NEAR THE SCRATCH. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9166767 ↗

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