Cool-tip ACT1510Recalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · RFA Single Electrode Kit · Class 2
All models of Cool-tip (16)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884524001173), received between Jun 6, 2017 and Jul 28, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Temperature Problem” (3 reports).
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
- Temperature Problem3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Intermittent Energy Output1
- No Flow1
Patient problems
- No Code Available2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 28, 2020No Flow; No Flow
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THYROID ABLATION, THE DEVICE HAD A CIRCULATION PROBLEM WHEREIN IT WAS UNABLE TO LOOP. WHILE THE PATIENT WAS ANESTHETIZED, THE PRODUCT WAS REPLACED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 10335582 ↗InjuryJul 21, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Intermittent Energy Output; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Intermittent Energy Output
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THYROID NODULE SURGERY, THE DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT ACTIVATION. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ISSUE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GENERATOR. THE PROCEDURE WAS ABORTED AND THE PATIENT WAS UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA AND THE PROCEDURE WAS RESCHEDULED.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 10304359 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2018Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRAOPERATIVELY, AFTER THE PUNCTURE WAS COMPLETED, THE IMPEDANCE IS TOO HIGH AND IT STOPS WORKING AFTER TWO OR THREE SECONDS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8182126 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2018Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE UNIT HAD HIGH IMPEDANCE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8173548 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2017Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE ELECTRODE WOULD NO LONGER MEASURE TEMPERATURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE BY THE SITE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6616465 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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