KAMVACRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 3 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 25
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
We found 3 models of KAMVAC by Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 25 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 22, 2017 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 22 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (14 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported KAMVAC problems
Device problems
- Break14
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material8
- Entrapment of Device6
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
Patient problems
- No Information8
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Insufficient Information2
- Not Applicable1
KAMVAC models
3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- KAMVAC 5300-20-500CATHETER AND TIP, SUCTION20 reports
- KAMVAC 5300-10-500CATHETER AND TIP, SUCTION4 reports
- KAMVAC 5300-00-500CATHETER AND TIP, SUCTION1 report
Recent KAMVAC adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50036333 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUCTION BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES DURING USE AT THE STERILE FIELD, KNEE, ARTHROPLASTY TOTAL REVISION, DEVICE FAILED (E.G. BROKE, COULDN'T GET IT TO WORK OR STOPPED WORKING).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25017333 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2026
THE SUCTION BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES DURING USE AT THE STERILE FIELD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24828686 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE CURVED MINI SUCTION TUBE TIP BROKE INTO SMALL PIECES. THREE PIECES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A FIVE MINUTE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23542773 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2024Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN DEPUY MINI SUCTION TUBE WAS OPENED FOR SURGERY, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE STERILE PACKAGING WAS CONTAMINATED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20739254 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2024Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SUCTION BROKE INTRAOPERATIVELY. THE PIECE WAS NOT RECOVERED, POSSIBLE RETENTION OF PIECE DISCLOSED TO PATIENT. UNKNOWN WHEN DURING THE PROCEDURE THE TIP BROKE. PATIENT WAS INTRA-OP FOR A LEFT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT, SURGEON WAS USING THE SUPER SUCKER TO CLEAN OUT THE SPACE, AND TO SEE VISUALLY, AFTERWARDS WHEN PULLING THE SUCTION TIP OUT OF INCISION IT WAS NOTED TO HAVE A PIECE MISSING FROM THE TIP. THE LOOSE FOREIGN BODY WAS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE SURGICAL SITE, OR IN THE SURROUNDING FIELD.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 19759680 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2024Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SUCTION BROKE INTRAOPERATIVELY. PIECE WAS NOT RECOVERED, POSSIBLE RETENTION OF PIECE DISCLOSED TO PATIENT. UNKNOWN WHEN DURING THE PROCEDURE THE TIP BROKE. PATIENT WAS INTRA-OP FOR A LEFT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT, SURGEON WAS USING THE SUPER SUCKER TO CLEAN OUT THE SPACE, AND TO SEE VISUALLY. AFTERWARDS, WHEN PULLING THE SUCTION TIP OUT OF INCISION IT WAS NOTED TO HAVE A PIECE MISSING FROM THE TIP. THE LOOSE FOREIGN BODY WAS NOT IDENTIFIED IN THE SURGICAL SITE, OR IN THE SURROUNDING FIELD. IT WAS NOTIFIED, AND ALL REMAINING SUCTION TIPS ON THE SHELF WITH THE SAME LOT # PULLED.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19740080 ↗MalfunctionDec 8, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF CURVED SUCTION BROKE OFF DURING A TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. PIECE NOT FOUND.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18292110 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A KAM VAC SUCTION TUBE TIP (APPROX 1CM) BROKE INTRAOPERATIVELY - XRAYS TAKEN TO RETRIEVE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED BUT LENGTH OF TIME IS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11783465 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE COMPLETING A HIP ARTHROPLASTY, SURGEON NOTICED KAM VAC SUCTION TIP HAD BROKEN WHILE IN USE. SUCTION TIP REMOVED FROM STERILE SET-UP AND REPLACED BY NEW SUCTION. SURGEON SEARCHED THE FIELD FOR BROKEN PIECES AND IRRIGATED THE WOUND WITH NORMAL SALINE. SINCE XRAY WAS IN USE FOR PROCEDURE, XRAYS TAKEN OF FIELD. SURGEON STATED HE COULD NOT FIND ANY PIECES OF THE SUCTION TIP WHILE IN THE FIELD. BROKEN SUCTION TIP AND PACKAGING RETRIEVED AND GIVEN TO PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR. INCIDENT REPORT COMPLETED DURING TIME OF SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11574770 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2020Break; Break
A USER FACILITY REPORT UNDER REPORT NUMBER (B)(4) WAS RECEIVED REPORTING THAT A PIECE OF KAMVAC SUCTION BROKE WHILE REAMING THE GLENOID. THE PIECE WAS SUCTIONED AND EVACUATED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10171229 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2019Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMER AGAINST A PRODUCT NO. (B)(4). THE PRODUCT BROKE DURING USED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8976186 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2019Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMER AGAINST A PRODUCT NO. (B)(4). THE PRODUCT BROKE DURING USED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8976184 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2019Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMER AGAINST A PRODUCT NO. 530020500. THE PRODUCT BROKE DURING USED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8976183 ↗MalfunctionAug 20, 2019Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
BUG SEALED IN STERILE PACKAGE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8910373 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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