Force Triverse FT3000DBRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884524001937), received between Nov 27, 2017 and Feb 3, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K051627, K150735); 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN OPEN BREAST SURGERY, A 1ST DEGREE BURN AND A VERY SMALL PUNCTURE WOUND OCCURRED ON THE HAND OF THE SURGEON CAUSED BY ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE BURN SITE WAS TREATED WITH MEDICAL OINTMENT. ANOTHER FT10 UNIT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT WAS SAFE WITHOUT ANY BURN.

  Patient problems: Electric Shock; Superficial (First Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 24245757 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 27, 2017Peeled/Delaminated; Material Integrity Problem; Peeled/Delaminated; Material Integrity Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE HAD AN INSULATION ISSUE THAT WAS IDENTIFIED PRIOR TO USE. THE INSULATION ON THE HANDPIECE APPEARED DAMAGED/TORN AND THE CORD ALSO SEEMED MELTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7060198 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K051627, K150735. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1446-2020 · Feb 10, 2020 · Terminated
  Covidien Force TriVerse Electrosurgical Devices, Product numbers FT3000 and FT3000DB, UDI 10884524000084 20884524000081; 10884524001937 20884524001934
• Z-1020-2019 · Feb 15, 2019 · Terminated
  Covidien Force TriVerse electrosurgical device 10 cord-Intended as electrosurgical energy to cut and/or coagulate tissue. Product Usage: Single-use device intended for use in ope