INVOS IS-CRecalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · OxyAlert NIRSensor,Infant - Cerebral,Infant Cerebral Disposable Regional Oxygen Saturation Sensor · Class 2
All models of INVOS (35)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20884521211121), received between Jul 18, 2018 and Feb 7, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (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
Device problems
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
Patient problems
- Skin Irritation2
- No Code Available1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Swelling1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 7, 2020Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE UNIT CONTAMINATED WITH EVIDENCE OF FUNGAL CUTANEOUS ASPERGILLUS. THERE WAS NO ALLEGATION OF PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9682687 ↗InjuryJul 25, 2018Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE CAUSED BLISTER ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PIECE OF RICE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT IT MAY BE A DESIGN ISSUE.
Patient problems: Skin Irritation; Swelling
MAUDE report 7717769 ↗InjuryJul 18, 2018Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE UNIT HAD CAUSED BREAKDOWN, A SMALL PRESSURE STAGE 2 BLISTER ABOUT THE SIZE OF A PIECE OF RICE OCCURRED ON TWO OF THEIR PATIENTS.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Skin Irritation
MAUDE report 7700979 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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