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HU-FRIEDY K360Recalls & reported problems

Hu-Friedy Mfg. CO., LLC · 360 Degree Scalpel Handle · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10889950014193), received between Jul 13, 2022 and Jul 13, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier.

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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Sep 2, 2022Terminated

    The scalpel holder may separate from the handle for certain lots. If the tip falls off during use, it could fall into the patient's mouth which may result in a cut to the patient's mouth and also presents a choking hazard.

    Z-0079-2023 · Root cause: Process design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • Laceration(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 13, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE WHICH INCLUDED USE OF A 360 DEGREE SCALPEL HANDLE, PART OF THE HANDLE DETACHED AND THE PATIENT OBTAINED A CUT.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 15008798 ↗

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