3M™ 8180F (UDI 50707387563504)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 50707387563504), received between Nov 3, 2020 and Dec 23, 2023 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryDec 23, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  A HOSPITAL REPORTED A PATIENT UNDERWENT A HEART BYPASS SURGERY, AND DURING SURGERY, THE ELECTROSURGICAL PATIENT PLATES, 8180F WERE APPLIED. A BURN ON THE BACK OF THE RIGHT SHOULDER WAS OBSERVED UPON POST OPERATIVE REMOVAL OF THE ELECTROSURGICAL PATIENT PLATES. THE USE OF PLATES WERE REPORTEDLY FOLLOWED ACCORDING TO THE IFU [INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE], AND THE PATIENT IS RECEIVING THE CONTINUOUS TREATMENT AT THE HOSPITAL (TREATMENT TYPE NOT SPECIFIED) THAT IS A REQUIRED INTERVENTION TO PREVENT IMPAIRMENT, DAMAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY.

  Patient problems: Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 18389801 ↗
• InjuryOct 1, 2022Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem

  A 41-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE BURNS ON THE RIGHT CHEST WITH THE USE OF 3M¿ ELECTROSURGICAL PATIENT PLATES, NON-CORDED, SPLIT GROUNDING PAD, 8180F, LOT 2024-03 DD. THE SIZE OF THE BURNS WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. AN OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN WAS CONSULTED AND PERFORMED A DRESSING CHANGE WITH NO INDICATION WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENT WAS PROVIDED. MEDICAL HISTORY INCLUDES LONG TERM HORMONE TREATMENT RESULTING IN THIN SKIN. THE BURNS ARE REPORTED TO BE HEALING.

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 15523507 ↗
• InjuryNov 3, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  A HOSPITAL REPORTED A FEMALE (B)(6)-YEAR-OLD PATIENT DEVELOPED A THIRD DEGREE BURN FROM 3M¿ 8180F ELECTROSURGICAL PLATE. PATIENT WAS UNDERGOING A LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY AND WAS GROUNDED ON HER UPPER LEG. SURGICAL SITE (ABDOMEN) WAS CLEANSED WITH ISOBETADINE. HER LEG WAS NOT CLIPPED OR SHAVED PRIOR TO APPLYING THE PLATE. AFTER THIRTY SECONDS INTO THE SURGERY THEY HEARD A CRACKING SOUND. PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED, PLATE WAS REMOVED, AND SURGEON OBSERVED A THIRD-DEGREE BURN. SIZE OF BURN WAS NOT REPORTED. THE SKIN WAS IMMEDIATELY RINSED WITH SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%. A PLASTIC SURGEON WAS CONSULTED; RECOMMENDING FLAMINAL HYDRO AT TIME OF INJURY. MEDICAL INTERVENTION REPORTED INCLUDED A SKIN GRAFT. MONOPOLAR WAS USED, CUT AND COAGULATION WAS 70.

  Patient problems: Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn

  MAUDE report 10782797 ↗