VAPR 228370Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 58 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886705020935), received between Mar 1, 2018 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 58 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (43 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 58 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Melted

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50777581 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Melted

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50777578 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  It was reported that during the operation, electric leakage was noted on the VAPR device. Another 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 50482793 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50356565 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50354329 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 20, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50350281 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Remains Activated

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50240502 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Remains Activated

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50214168 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25856265 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGERY, THE VAPR DEVICE WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CHANGED TO ANOTHER VAPR DEVICE TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY BUT THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25622413 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Melted

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR DEVICE HAD A MELTED MANIFOLD AND SPARKS/ARCS. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN OUTPUT SHORT DURING ACL (ANT. CRUCIATE LIGAMENT) REPAIR SURGERY. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. 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 25432129 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Melted; Infusion or Flow Problem; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Output Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE HAD A MELTED MANIFOLD, SPARKS/ARCS, SUCTION FAILURE AND FOREIGN SUBSTANCE/DEBRIS/CLEANING/STERILIZATION. IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, CONNECTING THE PROBE TO THE GENERATOR PRODUCED AN ERROR ON THE DEVICE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24192348 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 23767762 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER AND SLEEVE JOINT ADHESION SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. ANOTHER 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 23654953 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT. ANOTHER 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 23067015 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT. ANOTHER 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 23066980 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT. ANOTHER 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 23066942 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 16, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS AND COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT. ANOTHER 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 23063799 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR PROCEDURE, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS AND COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. (DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT). ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23050012 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR PROCEDURE, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS AND COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. (DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT). ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23049915 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR PROCEDURE, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS AND COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. (DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT). ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23049758 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MENISCAL REPAIR PROCEDURE, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS AND COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. (DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT). ANOTHER 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 23049605 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS ELECTRODE DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED ON THE PATIENT. ANOTHER 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 22125306 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS ELECTRODE DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED ON THE PATIENT. ANOTHER 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 22125021 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE VAPR S90 W/ HAND CONTROLS DEVICE GENERATED SPARKS AND COULD BE DUE TO ELECTRIC LEAKAGE. (DEVICE WAS NOT USED IN PATIENT). ANOTHER 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 22095986 ↗