VAPR 225021Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 157 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705009107), received between Mar 5, 2018 and Aug 26, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 153 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Circuit Failure” (35 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 157 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 26, 2026No Audible Alarm; Mechanical Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50461542 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE OF THE ELBOW, A VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE AND A VAPR 3.5MM SIDE STR DEVICE WERE USED TOGETHER. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, WHEN THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE THE VAPR 3.5MM SIDE STR DEVICE, THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE DISPLAYED THE ERROR CODE ¿200-14¿; AND THEREFORE, COULD NOT BE USED EVEN AFTER POWERING DOWN AND RESTARTING THE PRODUCT. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21363089 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM CHINA THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE COULD NOT CUT AND COAGULATE ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN (B)(6) 2024. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20148364 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 25, 2023Mechanical Problem; Power Problem; Mechanical Problem; Power Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE DID NOT START UP PROPERLY WHEN TURNED ON. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN ¿ ERROR CODE : 200 CONNECTOR/COUPLER. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17809416 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 29, 2023Use of Device Problem; Blocked Connection; Output Problem; Use of Device Problem; Blocked Connection; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE WOULD NOT WORK WITH ANY FOOTSWITCH. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 17643400 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 20, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL THAT DURING A PLANNED MAINTENANCE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN INTERNAL ERROR 200 REFERENCE 22 UPON POWERING-UP. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17165027 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2023Output Problem; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN GERMANY THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT DISPLAY MALFUNCTION. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16691547 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2023Degraded; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Degraded; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN IRELAND THAT DURING A SERVICE AND REPAIR EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16691464 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 20, 2023Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP IN CZECH REPUBLIC THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE COAGULATION ON THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE DID NOT WORK. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 16574401 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 9, 2023Device Remains Activated; Use of Device Problem; Device Remains Activated; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN ITALY THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE DID NOT WORK. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD UNINTENDED ACTIVATION/MOTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF AND HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. 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 16512980 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 9, 2023Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IN FRANCE THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD SPARKS WHILE IN USE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF AND HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. 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 16339313 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 26, 2023Output Problem; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN JAPAN THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN UNSTABLE OPERATION THAT AFTER STARTUP, THE POWER WOULD GO ON AND OFF. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16249497 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 26, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY A FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER IN CZECH REPUBLIC THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN ERROR CODE 200 REF 12; AND THAT IT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE SYNC SIGNAL: SHORTED HIGH. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 16246504 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 24, 2022Mechanical Problem; Output Problem; Mechanical Problem; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING A SHOULDER REPAIR SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED INTERNAL FAILURE ERROR MESSAGE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN ERROR 200. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 15863401 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2022Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Use of Device Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR IN BRAZIL THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE DID NOT WORK. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN ERROR CODE 200. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14980770 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 7, 2021Break; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Break; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IN-HOUSE SERVICE EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE FAILED THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE TOP PLATE WAS HEAVILY SCRATCHED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12954514 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Noise, Audible; Noise, Audible

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT THE THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN UNUSUAL SOUND. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS PHYSICALLY BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12887604 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 15, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6). THAT DURING SERVICE EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE FAILED THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12814952 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 28, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER IN FRANCE THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE WAS BLOCKED THAT THEY HAD TO RESTART THE WHOLE SYSTEM TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 12713841 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER THAT THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN ERROR CODE 200. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12509469 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 3, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER IN FRANCE THAT THE FRONT PANEL ON THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE GOT PHYSICALLY BROKEN AFTER A FALL. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE NOR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12268884 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 28, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED INTERNAL ERROR. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN ERROR CODE - 200. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT DELAY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12076966 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR3 GENERATOR DISPLAYED THE ALERT CODE 200.14. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11913358 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 19, 2021Output Problem; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP IN (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR 3 GENERATOR DEVICE OCCASIONALLY HAD NO OUTPUT. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11851633 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2021Power Problem; Power Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN (B)(6) THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE GENERATOR DEVICE DID NOT TURN ON. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD BROKEN CONNECTOR PIN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11726929 ↗