VAPR VUE 225024Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 636 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705009121), received between Jun 27, 2017 and Sep 17, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 624 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Output Problem” (140 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 636 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Output Problem

  It was reported that during an unknown surgery, the VAPR VUE device experienced jerky movements despite instrument changes. Another device was used to complete the procedure. There was a 40-minute 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 50804644 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Mechanical Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50780241 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Mechanical Problem

  It was reported that during an unknown surgery, the VAPR VUE device had failure codes: 200 11 INTERNAL FAILURE "[F]", under load, irregularly repeated with message -200 11 INTERNAL ERROR "[F]". 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 50585734 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Mechanical Problem; Misconnection

  It was reported that the VAPR VUE GENERATOR device displayed an error message "wrong instrument" when connecting a handpiece device. During in-house engineering evaluation it was determined that the device had an Error Code: 200 (internal hardware failure). It was not reported if the device was used in a surgical procedure. 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 50476949 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Computer Software Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Output Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50122700 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50073439 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Computer Software Problem; Mechanical Problem; Blocked Connection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DEMONSTRATION OF THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE CONTACT CONNECTION WAS POOR, WHICH LED TO AN UNPROVOKED RESTART. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE DISPLAYED AN ERROR CODE: 200 (INTERNAL HARDWARE FAILURE). THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES RELATED TO THE PATIENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25545760 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DEMONSTRATION, THE COAGULATION FUNCTION DID NOT WORK WHEN USING AN UNKNOWN ELECTRODE DEVICE AND THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE. THEY CROSS-CHECKED WITH A NEW PROBE AND OBTAINED THE SAME RESULT. THE EVENT WAS NOT RELATED TO SURGERY. 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 25414917 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Break; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR VUE DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION AND WAS CHIPPED/SHAVED/DELAMINATED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED MALFUNCTION. 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 25322025 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 26, 2026Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE DISPLAYED AN ERROR CODE 200 INDICATING INTERNAL HARDWARE FAILURE. IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. 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. 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 25278501 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Power Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATORI DEVICE COULD NOT RUN ON. BOTH FUSES ARE WORKING NORMALLY, AND THERE IS A SLIGHT SHORT CIRCUIT SOUND NEAR THE POWER SWITCH. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25241569 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRE-OPERATIVELY ON (B)(6) 2026, THE VAPR VUE DEVICE MADE A STRANGE NOISE FROM THE FRONT PANEL. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 25233351 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 18, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR VUE DEVICE WOULD SHORT THE WANDS AND DISPLAYS MODE EVERY TIME THE DEVICE IS RESET. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. 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 25202853 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 14, 2026Output Problem; Power Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE WAS LOW AND THE DOWN BUTTON WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. 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. 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 25169915 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Device Remains Activated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE HAD SEVERAL FALSE TRIGGERING¿S OF THE ELECTRODES. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCE OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT, AND NO SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT WERE IDENTIFIED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24926133 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 9, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Power Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR EXPERIENCED A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RECENTLY THERE HAD BEEN INSTANCES WHERE THE EQUIPMENT WAS UNABLE TO CUT OR COAGULATE, LOW CUTTING EFFICIENCY, AND POOR COAGULATION EFFECT. THE SURGICAL TEAM REPLACED THE DEVICE WITH ANOTHER TO COMPLETE THE OPERATION. NO OTHER EVENT, ONLY 2 EVENTS REPORTED FROM THE CUSTOMER WHICH HAVE BEEN CAPTURED IN TWO SEPARATE REPORTS. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTS THERE MAY BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE GENERATOR. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT OR SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE INCIDENT OR THE DEVICES INVOLVED COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24832923 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO VAPR VUE CONSOLES WERE INTERMITTENTLY WORKING DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE IN THE MORNING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT BOTH CONSOLES WERE USED IN EFFORT TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24774976 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE WAS THROWING RANDOM ERROR CODES AND THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY. 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 24769921 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Blocked Connection; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VAPR VUE DEVICE WAS NOT PAIRING WITH THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH AND THE SYSTEM WAS CUTTING OUT MID-CASE. A FOOTSWITCH WAS REPLACED , BUT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD ALSO NOT PAIR WITH THE VAPR VUE DEVICE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. 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 24766261 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 1, 2026Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO VAPR VUE CONSOLES WERE INTERMITTENTLY WORKING DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE IN THE MORNING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT BOTH CONSOLES WERE USED IN EFFORT TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24757115 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Power Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE FELL APART. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DOES NOT EVEN TURN ON. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. 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 24665176 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Mechanical Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE WAS DISPLAYING AN ERROR 200 CODE (INTERNAL HARDWARE FAILURE). THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF 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: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24474328 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Battery Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE HAD HIGH OUTPUT/POWER. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED; 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 24415956 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 17, 2026Misconnection; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE THE CONNECTOR ON THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. NO ERROR CODE WAS DISPLAYED. IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED THAT WHEN THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR WAS ATTACHED TO THE VAPR CLPLSE90 ELECTRODE W HAND CNTRLS DEVICE, IT DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE ¿INVALID INSTRUMENT¿. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER CHECKED THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR. ON FIRST POWER-UP IT OPERATED NORMALLY. ON A SUBSEQUENT POWER-UP IT DISPLAYED "INVALID INSTRUMENT." WHEN RETESTED IT FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. FOR RF TESTING THE FSE CONNECTED THE INSTRUMENT TO OTHER GENERATORS; IT WORKED NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. 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 24367187 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 13, 2026Mechanical Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO AN UNSPECIFIED ARTHROSCOPY SURGICAL PROCEDURE, AFTER CONNECTING THE VAPR VUE GENERATOR DEVICE TO THE ELECTRODE DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS NO FEEDBACK. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE GENERATOR DEVICE DISPLAYED AN ERROR CODE: 200 (INTERNAL HARDWARE FAILURE). THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24338408 ↗