Medline LF1944CRRecalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · LIGASURE MARYLAND 44CM FT10 COMPATIBLE · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888277719439), received between Jan 2, 2024 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (6 reports).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.
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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Oct 1, 2025Open, Classified
Medline Renewal has determined that certain areas on the device have the potential to trap residual material, which may remain within the device and, in rare cases, become dislodged.
Z-0477-2026 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗
- Aug 3, 2023Open, Classified
Various reprocessed Covidien LigaSure and Ethicon Harmonic devices may have an incomplete seal on the packaging tray.
Z-0118-2024 · Root cause: Packaging · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem6
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Loose or Intermittent Connection2
- Physical Resistance/Sticking2
- Energy Output Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding2
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50923185 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50923021 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50901551 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Energy Output Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50901307 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50901063 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50873975 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50860065 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50859929 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection
It was reported that "did not Burn no codes thrown."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50854122 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50854065 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2024Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY ON 9/18/2024, THE DEVICE WAS NOT VESSEL SEALING CORRECTLY.
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
MAUDE report 20463457 ↗InjuryJan 2, 2024Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY ON 11/30/2023 "THE LIGASURE DEVICE WAS ACTIVATED AND DID CUT THE TISSUE BUT DID NOT COAGULATE LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO".
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
MAUDE report 18428084 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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