RUSCH IPN915489Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 14026704711694), received between Dec 22, 2022 and Mar 31, 2023 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Intermittent Continuity” (4 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 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 31, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING THE BLADE CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE HANDLE ANYMORE, IT IS STUCK. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16656000 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 31, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING, THE BLADE CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE HANDLE ANYMORE, IT IS STUCK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16655924 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Intermittent Continuity; Intermittent Continuity

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING PRIOR TO USE.". NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16629273 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Intermittent Continuity; Intermittent Continuity

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING PRIOR TO USE." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16629170 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Intermittent Continuity; Intermittent Continuity

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING PRIOR TO USE." NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16628562 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Intermittent Continuity; Intermittent Continuity

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING PRIOR TO USE.".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16628448 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Continuous Firing; Continuous Firing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT FLICKERS PRIOR TO USE. IT SEEMS AS IF THE BLADE CAN NOT BE FIXED PROPERLY, LEADING TO THE LIGHT FLICKERING."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16536782 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Continuous Firing; Continuous Firing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT FLICKERS PRIOR TO USE. IT SEEMS AS IF THE BLADE CAN NOT BE FIXED PROPERLY, LEADING TO THE LIGHT FLICKERING.".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16536754 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Continuous Firing; Continuous Firing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE LIGHT FLICKERS PRIOR TO USE. IT SEEMS AS IF THE BLADE CAN NOT BE FIXED PROPERLY, LEADING TO THE LIGHT FLICKERING."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16536720 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 22, 2022Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLADE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE HANDLE, IT STUCK. THE DOCTOR WANTED TO CHANGE THE BLADE TO A SMALLER ONE, AS THE REPORTED ONE WOULD BE TOO BIG FOR THE PATIENT, AND SO HE FOUND THE DEFECT THAT THE BLADE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE HANDLE AT ALL. A NEW HANDLE AND BLADE WERE USED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16039622 ↗