WECK IPN028495Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704631763), received between Mar 25, 2024 and Oct 29, 2025 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (3 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE STAPLES COULD NOT BE REMOVED DURING USE, IN SPITE THAT THE USER USED THE STAPLE EXTRACTOR AS USUAL. THEREFORE, IT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23414168 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Break; Defective Device; Difficult to Open or Close; Break; Defective Device; Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "WHEN THE NURSE WAS USING THE DEVICE TO REMOVE A STAPLE, THE DEVICE SNAPPED THE STAPLE IN HALF AND THE STAPLE FLEW UPWARDS AND HIT THE NURSE ON THE CHEEK. THE REMAINING HALF OF THE STAPLE WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITH NIL HARM CAUSED". NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22719038 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 18, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT " AFTER SQUEEZING THE HANDLE AND THE TRIGGER TO REMOVE THE STAPLE, THE HANDLE DID NOT OPEN DURING A SURGERY. THEREFORE, ANOTHER UNIT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLEEDING WHEN REMOVING THE STAPLE FROM THE SKIN, BUT THE PATIENT RECOVERED AFTER THAT.". NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20968626 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Failure to Align; Failure to Align

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "STAPLES CAN'T BE REMOVED DURING USE ON THE PATIENT". NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20439911 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT " THE USER REMOVED THE STAPLES SMOOTHLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SURGERY, HOWEVER, HE/SHE FELT IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AFTER A WHILE. THEREFORE, THE REMOVER WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19720329 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2024Difficult to Remove; Difficult to Remove

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON A PATIENT "THE PRODUCT DOES NOT DO ITS JOB WHEN THE CLIPS DO NOT COME OFF ON THE FIRST TRY". ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT "DURING THE EVENT, THE PATIENT WAS IN UNNECESSARY PAIN. THE SKIN IS DAMAGED AND PROLONGED THE REMOVAL OF THE STAPLES, CAUSING THE PATIENT ANXIETY AND FEAR". THE CURRENT PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "GOOD".

  Patient problems: Skin Tears

  MAUDE report 19021687 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 25, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED "THE USER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE STAPLES EASILY. THEREFORE, HE/SHE REPLACED THE REMOVER WITH A NEW ONE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO STAPLE FELL/REMAINED IN THE PATIENT AND NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED." THE PATIENT'S CURRENT CONDITION IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18968240 ↗