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ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM TRS190SB2Recalls & reported problems

Conmed Corporation · ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, BAG SIZE 1800 ML, PORT SIZE 15 MM · Class 2

All models of ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM (8)

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20653405986130), received between Jun 5, 2023 and Apr 6, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Crack1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Material Frayed1
  • Material Split, Cut or Torn1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Bowel Perforation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Crack; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER THAT THE TRS190SB2, TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM,BAG SIZE 1800 ML,PORT SIZE 15 MM DEVICE WAS USED IN A ROBOTIC SPLENECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 26, AND ¿CUSTOMER WAS USING AN ANCHOR BAG IN A CASE AND IT BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT¿. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATE DEVICE. THROUGH FURTHER ASSESSMENT A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ¿THERE WAS NO REPORTING OF FRAGMENTING FROM ACCOUNT. THE BAG DID FALL AND GET STUCK IN THE PATIENT.¿. THE CUSTOMER STATED, ¿DUE TO THE SHAFT BREAKING THE BAG WAS STUCK HE ATTEMPTED TO USE THE 15MM ENDOCATCH BAG. IT GOT STUCK INSIDE THE PATIENT AND CRACKED/BROKE. IT WAS BAGGED AND PLACED IN OFFICE¿, INDICATING THAT THE DEVICE WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION WAS PROVIDED DESPITE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY, MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTERVENTION, OR EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24788704 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 24, 2024Material Frayed; Material Frayed

    A SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER THAT THE TRS190SB2, ANCR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, 15MM, 1800ML (3/BX) DEVICE WAS BEING USED DURING A HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024, AND ¿FRAYING/SHREDDED FIBERS FROM SPECIMEN BAG THAT WERE SEEN INSIDE THE PATIENT ABDOMEN USING ROBOTIC CAMERA. THIS OCCURRED IN 1 CASE WITH 1 SPECIMEN BAG.¿. THROUGH FOLLOW-UP ASSESSMENT, THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE INDICATED "THE STAFF TOLD ME THEY REMOVED ALL FRAGMENTS THEY COULD SEE. THEY EXPLORED AND THEY BELIEVE THEY REMOVED EVERYTHING FROM THE PATIENT'S ABDOMINAL CAVITY.". THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT THE USE OF AN ALTERNATE DEVICE AND NO REPORTED DELAY. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY, MEDICAL/SURGICAL INTERVENTION, OR EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19816694 ↗
  • InjuryJun 5, 2023Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE, TRS190SB2, ANCR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM, 15MM, 1800ML, WAS BEING USED DURING ABDOMINAL SURGERY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023 WHEN IT WAS REPORTED ¿SURGEON WAS TRYING TO GET THE SPECIMEN IN THE BAG AND WHILE DOING SO THE FORCEP WENT THROUGH THE BAG AND PUNCTURED THE COLON. SURGEON STATED THERE WAS A LARGE TEAR IN THE BAG. IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT WAS TORN PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT. REPAIR SUTURE OF PUNCTURED COLON/BOWEL.¿. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE ¿PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFUL¿. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE USE OF THE SAME ALTERNATE DEVICE, AND THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED AS ¿GOOD¿. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF EXTENDED HOSPITALIZATION TO PATIENT OR USER. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE REPORTED INJURY DUE THE PATIENT¿S COLON BEING PUNCTURED.

    Patient problems: Bowel Perforation

    MAUDE report 17059108 ↗

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