NA COVSCD396Recalls & reported problems
Sterilmed, Inc. · Sonicision Cordless Ultrasonic Dissector · Class U
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888551008020), received between Jun 4, 2019 and Jun 5, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Smoking” (2 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
Device problems
- Smoking2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Thermal Decomposition of Device1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 5, 2019Smoking; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Smoking; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE WITH A SONICISION CORDLESS ULTRASONIC DISSECTOR AND THE TIP OF DEVICE BEGAN SMOKING AND A PIECE OF THE TIP DETACHED DURING PROCEDURE. THE WHITE COATING ON THE TIP OF THE DEVICE STARTED TO COME APART DURING USE AND POSSIBLY MELTED OFF. TINY FRAGMENT OF WHITE PLASTIC COATING COMPLETELY DETACHED INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. TIP OF INSTRUMENT LOOKED CHARRED. ALL VISIBLE MATERIAL WAS RETRIEVED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN ASSESSED AS REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8672133 ↗MalfunctionJun 4, 2019Thermal Decomposition of Device; Smoking
DURING CASE, STERILMED SONICISION CORDLESS ULTRASONIC DISSECTOR BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT IS ON THE TIP OF THE DISSECTOR BEGAN TO DETERIORATE. ITEM IMMEDIATELY TAKEN OUT OF USE. NO HARM TO PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8666420 ↗
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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
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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