CODMAN VersaTru 9008050SLRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886704080008), received between Jul 26, 2018 and Jul 26, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Intermittent Loss of Power” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJul 26, 2018Overheating of Device; Intermittent Loss of Power; Overheating of Device; Intermittent Loss of Power

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CODMAN SLIM DISPOSABLE FORCEPS HAD INTERMITTENT POWER SPIKES AND DURING USE HAD SCORCH MARKS POSSIBLY FROM TOO HIGH HEAT TRANSFER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT GOT SCORCHED WHEN THE PRODUCT WAS USED FOR 2 OR 3 HOURS. ALSO INITIAL SPIKE WAS OCCURRED 2 OR 3 TIMES. THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT A CAUSE OF THE SCORCH MAY BE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND CHANGING IT TO SILVER PLATING FROM SILVER. ADDITIONALLY, THE SURGEON ADVISED THAT COATING ON THE SILVER IS BETTER. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY HOSPITAL. THE PRODUCT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOUR SITE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7722380 ↗