CONMED AES-30Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30653405064149), received between Feb 4, 2026 and Apr 23, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionApr 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

  A DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER THAT THE AES-30, ARTHROSCOPIC ENERGY 30° PROBE, 8.5 CM DEVICE WAS USED IN A WRIST ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026, AND ¿THE SURGEON INSERTS THE DEVICE INTO THE JOINT; HOWEVER, WHEN PERFORMING A LEVER-TYPE MOTION, HE SLIGHTLY BENDS THE RADIOFREQUENCY TIP, WHICH BECOMES LODGED INSIDE THE PATIENT WHILE ATTEMPTING COAGULATION.¿. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE USE OF AN ALTERNATE SAME DEVICE. A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WAS MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BUT NO RESPONSE HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE; HOWEVER, PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED DEMONSTRATE THE RETRIEVAL OF THE DEVICE TIP. 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 24969517 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Material Fragmentation

  THIS REPORT WAS CREATED DUE TO THE RECEIPT OF A MHRA REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). THE REPORT STATES THE AES-30, ARTHROSCOPIC ENERGY 30° PROBE, 8.5 CM WAS BEING USED ON (B)(6) 2026 AND THE ¿PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING WRIST ARTHROSCOPY, DURING THE PROCEDURE WHEN USING RADIOFREQUENCY WAND INSIDE THE PATIENT'S WRIST, THE END SECTION OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE OFF, THE INSTRUMENT IS A SINGLE USE ITEM. THE RETAINED SECTION OF THE INSTRUMENT WAS REMOVED EASILY BY THE SURGEON. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.¿ THERE WAS NO REPORT OF IMPACT OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR USER. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24257049 ↗