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ABC® Bend-A-Beam® 134003Recalls & reported problems

Conmed Corporation · ABC® Bend-A-Beam® Handpiece Handcontrol Malleable Handpiece, 3" (7.6 cm) · Class 2

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 30653405002745), received between May 10, 2019 and May 10, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fire” (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

  • Fire1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 10, 2019Fire; Fire

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE 134003 DEVICE TIP CAUGHT FIRE DURING A CHOLECYSTECTOMY AND LIVER RESECTION ON (B)(6) 2019. THE EVENT TOOK PLACE AT THE BEGINNING OF USE OF THE ARGON BEAM. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR USER. THE TIP WAS EXTINGUISHED BY IMMEDIATELY DIPPING THE DEVICE INTO SALINE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8599208 ↗

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