VAPR 225002Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · VAPR Handpiece REUSABLE · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medos VAPR reusable handpiece is a surgical electrosurgical instrument used to cut and coagulate tissue during minimally invasive procedures. The 47 reports mostly describe the handpiece not connecting to the console or electrosurgical unit — often because of a worn cord — plus breakage, parts coming apart, missing contact pins, debris on the handle, and a footswitch that stopped working mid-operation. Two reports mention injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 46
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 46 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705009053), received between Jan 3, 2019 and Jun 8, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 44 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Blocked Connection” (16 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Blocked Connection16
- Break8
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem5
- Output Problem5
- Use of Device Problem5
- Corroded3
- Mechanical Problem3
- Overheating of Device3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions23
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient21
- Unspecified Tissue Injury2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 46 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE THE VAPR HANDPIECE ELECTRODE DEVICE WAS NOT RECOGNIZED WHEN ELECTRODE IS CONNECTED TO THE CONSOLE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25436032 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR DEVICE FAILED DUE TO BREAKAGE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25389572 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Mechanical Problem; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR] DEVICE CONNECTION WAS POOR DUE TO A WORN HANDPIECE CORD. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25306163 ↗MalfunctionApr 24, 2026Use of Device Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE FELL APART. IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE INTERNAL CONTACT PIN WAS MISSING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24983969 ↗MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED ARTHROSCOPIC PROCEDURE THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICE HAD BLACK, GRANULAR, SMUDGE-LIKE MATERIAL ADHERING TO THE HANDLE OF THE PRODUCT. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24899833 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2025Crack; Blocked Connection; Crack; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A POOR CONNECTION DUE TO WORN OUT HANDPIECE CORD. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23558803 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Use of Device Problem; Output Problem; Use of Device Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR (ARCR) SURGICAL PROCEDURE WHILE USING THE VAPR CONTROLS DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SURGEON OPENED THE BRAND-NEW ELECTRODE AND CONNECTED IT TO THE VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICE PROPERLY. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF USE, THE BLUE VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA (FOR HEMOSTASIS) SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING EVEN THOUGH THE SURGEON STEPPED ON IT. THE YELLOW FOOTSWITCH (FOR EVAPORATION) WAS WORKING NORMALLY. THE AREA THAT NEEDED TO BE TREATED WAS SMALL, SO THE SURGEON ONLY USED THE EVAPORATION FUNCTION. THE BLUE FOOTSWITCH WAS RECONNECTED BUT THE CONDITION DID NOT CHANGE, AND THE BLUE FOOTSWITCH DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO ¿ERROR¿ OR ¿FAULT¿ MESSAGES ON THE SCREEN. THERE WERE 3X VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICES, A VAPR 3.5MM SIDE 21 DEG -EA DEVICE, A VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA DEVICE AND A VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE USED IN THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OF NOT MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 6 OF (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22782658 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Use of Device Problem; Output Problem; Use of Device Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR (ARCR) SURGICAL PROCEDURE WHILE USING THE VAPR CONTROLS DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SURGEON OPENED THE BRAND-NEW ELECTRODE AND CONNECTED IT TO THE VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICE PROPERLY. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF USE, THE BLUE VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA (FOR HEMOSTASIS) SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING EVEN THOUGH THE SURGEON STEPPED ON IT. THE YELLOW FOOTSWITCH (FOR EVAPORATION) WAS WORKING NORMALLY. THE AREA THAT NEEDED TO BE TREATED WAS SMALL, SO THE SURGEON ONLY USED THE EVAPORATION FUNCTION. THE BLUE FOOTSWITCH WAS RECONNECTED BUT THE CONDITION DID NOT CHANGE, AND THE BLUE FOOTSWITCH DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO ¿ERROR¿ OR ¿FAULT¿ MESSAGES ON THE SCREEN. THERE WERE 3X VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICES, A VAPR 3.5MM SIDE 21 DEG -EA DEVICE, A VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA DEVICE AND A VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE USED IN THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OF NOT MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 6 OF (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22782635 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2025Use of Device Problem; Output Problem; Use of Device Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR (ARCR) SURGICAL PROCEDURE WHILE USING THE VAPR CONTROLS DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SURGEON OPENED THE BRAND-NEW ELECTRODE AND CONNECTED IT TO THE VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICE PROPERLY. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR OF USE, THE BLUE VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA (FOR HEMOSTASIS) SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING EVEN THOUGH THE SURGEON STEPPED ON IT. THE YELLOW FOOTSWITCH (FOR EVAPORATION) WAS WORKING NORMALLY. THE AREA THAT NEEDED TO BE TREATED WAS SMALL, SO THE SURGEON ONLY USED THE EVAPORATION FUNCTION. THE BLUE FOOTSWITCH WAS RECONNECTED BUT THE CONDITION DID NOT CHANGE, AND THE BLUE FOOTSWITCH DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO ¿ERROR¿ OR ¿FAULT¿ MESSAGES ON THE SCREEN. THERE WERE 3X VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICES, A VAPR 3.5MM SIDE 21 DEG -EA DEVICE, A VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH *EA DEVICE AND A VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE USED IN THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OF NOT MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 6 OF (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22782632 ↗MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Device Damaged Prior to Use; Device Damaged Prior to Use
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, WHEN THE VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICE WAS OPENED FOR STERILIZATION, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE SECTION OF THE CODE TO WHICH THE TAG IS ATTACHED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN THE SURGERY BECAUSE CRACKS WERE FOUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPENING THE PACKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS A SPARE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE NO EFFECTS ON THE PATIENT, AND NO RESIDUALS WERE LEFT IN THE BODY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21376342 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN ELBOW SURGERY WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE THE VAPR 3.5MM SIDE STR DEVICE, THE MAIN UNIT DISPLAYED THE ERROR CODE ¿200-14¿ AND COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON REPLACED THE VAPR 3.5MM SIDE STR DEVICE WITH A SPARE HANDPIECE, BUT IT STILL DID NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21363103 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
REPORT 4 OF 4 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN ELBOW SURGERY WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE THE VAPR 3.5MM SIDE STR DEVICE, THE MAIN UNIT DISPLAYED THE ERROR CODE ¿200-14¿ AND COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON REPLACED THE VAPR 3.5MM SIDE STR DEVICE WITH A SPARE HANDPIECE, BUT IT STILL DID NOT WORK. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21363091 ↗MalfunctionAug 6, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT THE VAPR HAND PIECE DEVICE HAD A SUSPECTED OPEN CIRCUIT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTALL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19918036 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Blocked Connection; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT AN UNKNOWN DEVICE WAS NOT RECOGNIZED WHEN CONNECTED TO THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19261653 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2024Output Problem; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY AN AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT DURING A ACLR ( ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT) FOR KNEE SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) /2024 THE VAPR HANDPIECE *EA DEVICE STOPPED WORKING ONLY AFTER BEING USED FIVE TIMES. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED FOR SURGERY. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO HARM TO THE PATIENT. THE HANDPIECE IN QUESTION HAD BEEN STERILIZED AS PER THE MANUAL. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19088131 ↗InjuryApr 2, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC DISTAL CLAVICLE RESECTION PROCEDURE FOR ACROMIOCLAVICULAR OSTEOARTHRITIS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE COAGULATION DID NOT WORK ON THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE WHEN CONNECTED TO THE VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH DEVICE THAT WAS CONNECTED VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE. CHANGED TO ANOTHER VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE BUT THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN. THE SURGEON GAVE UP ON ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY, AND OPEN SURGERY WAS PERFORMED INSTEAD. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 19020832 ↗InjuryApr 2, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPIC DISTAL CLAVICLE RESECTION PROCEDURE FOR ACROMIOCLAVICULAR OSTEOARTHRITIS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE COAGULATION DID NOT WORK WHEN THE VAPR3 FOOTSWITCH DEVICE WAS CONNECTED TO THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE. CHANGED TO ANOTHER VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE BUT THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED AGAIN. THE SURGEON GAVE UP ON ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY, AND OPEN SURGERY WAS PERFORMED INSTEAD. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 19020502 ↗MalfunctionJun 20, 2023Break; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Break; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE WAS FAULTY; AND THAT IT MIGHT HAVE A ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT . THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17163675 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2023Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Use of Device Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Use of Device Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT THE FOOTSWITCH DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING WHEN USING THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE COAGULATION WAS UNREACTED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16771013 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2023Blocked Connection; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD DISCONNECTION PROBLEMS WHEN IT WAS CONNECTED AND THAT THERE WAS NO OUTPUT EVEN WHEN THE PROBE WAS CONNECTED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16179964 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13804543 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2022Blocked Connection; Output Problem; Blocked Connection; Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(4) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE WAS NOT RECOGNIZED TOWARDS THE END OF THE PROCEDURE. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE DEVICE WORKED FINE ALMOST UP TO THE END OF THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED LESS THAN 30-MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13723890 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2022Blocked Connection; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A DISCONNECTION. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13514314 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2021Blocked Connection; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE DID NOT IDENTIFY THE ELECTRODE AND DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12453546 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2021Blocked Connection; Blocked Connection
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR HANDPIECE DEVICE WAS NOT RECOGNIZING THE PROBE WHEN INSERTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
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