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INVOS SPFB/INTLRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Pediatric SomaSensor · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20884521105918), received between Feb 7, 2022 and Mar 8, 2022 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (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

Device problems

  • Patient Device Interaction Problem4

Patient problems

  • Pressure Sore/Ulcer4
  • Burn(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE DEVICE HAD CAUSE SKIN PRESSURE INJURY ON FOREHEAD. PRESSURE SORES THAT RESOLVED QUICKLY.

    Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer

    MAUDE report 13686039 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE DEVICE CAUSED SKIN PRESSURE INJURY LOCATED ON LEFT FLANK. THE PATIENT HAD TEMPORARY WOUND.

    Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer

    MAUDE report 13685967 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, THE DEVICE HAD PRESSURE INJURY AT THE FOREHEAD AND BACK AND HAD TEMPORARY WOUND.

    Patient problems: Pressure Sore/Ulcer

    MAUDE report 13685895 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE CHILD'S BACK BURNED BY THE SENSOR AFTER LONG SURGERY (LIVER TRANSPLANT, 12 HOURS). EITHER A PRESSURE ULCER OR A SENSOR BURN BECAUSE UNFORTUNATELY THE LESION WAS DISCOVERED A FEW DAYS AGO. THE PATIENT HAD BURNED.

    Patient problems: Burn(s); Pressure Sore/Ulcer

    MAUDE report 13472118 ↗

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