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Argent 22-A952Recalls & reported problems

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. · High Frequency Electrosurgical Generator/Desiccator · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 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 20612479212927), received between Mar 12, 2020 and Aug 11, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (1 report).

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

Device problems

  • Defective Device1
  • Output Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2023Output Problem; Output Problem

    THE CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT THE DEVICES STOPPED WORKING MID-PROCEDURE. WHEN THE PROCEDURE WAS INTERRUPTED THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE ALL OF THE TISSUE THAT THERE WERE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17514693 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 12, 2020Defective Device

    THE BOVIE SELECT 247 HIGH FREQUENCY DESICCATOR GAVE OUT DURING A PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE AS A RESULT, BUT THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9825642 ↗

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