Kendall SCDRecalls & reported problems across all models
Cardinal Health, Inc. · 12 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 118
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
We found 12 models of Kendall SCD by Cardinal Health, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 118 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 11, 2017 and Jul 12, 2023 — classified as 7 injuries, 111 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Temperature Problem” (32 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
Most reported Kendall SCD problems
Device problems
- Temperature Problem32
- Cut In Material25
- Split23
- Power Problem11
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available5
- Thermal Decomposition of Device5
- Fire4
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
Patient problems
- No Patient Involvement40
- No Information36
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient23
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions11
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient6
- Hematoma1
- Nerve Damage1
- Pulmonary Embolism1
Kendall SCD models
12 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Kendall SCD 29525Sleeve, Limb, Compressible56 reports
- Kendall SCD 295251Sleeve, Limb, Compressible24 reports
- Kendall SCD 295250Sleeve, Limb, Compressible13 reports
- Kendall SCD U29525SLEEVE, LIMB, COMPRESSIBLE7 reports
- Kendall SCD U9525SLEEVE, LIMB, COMPRESSIBLE6 reports
- Kendall SCD 74022SLEEVE, LIMB, COMPRESSIBLE4 reports
- Kendall SCD 9525Sleeve, Limb, Compressible3 reports
- Kendall SCD 95258Sleeve, Limb, Compressible1 report
- Kendall SCD 29525BSleeve, Limb, Compressible1 report
- Kendall SCD 74021SLEEVE, LIMB, COMPRESSIBLE1 report
- Kendall SCD UH29525SLEEVE, LIMB, COMPRESSIBLE1 report
- Kendall SCD 73011SLEEVE, LIMB, COMPRESSIBLE1 report
Recent Kendall SCD adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 12, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A BLOOD CLOT OCCURRED TO A PATIENT WHO WORE A SMALL-SIZE COMFORT SLEEVE. THE PATIENT'S RIGHT UPPER CALF GOT SWOLLEN, AND THE PATIENT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A THROMBUS. THE DOCTOR HAS POINTED OUT THAT NOT ENOUGH PRESSURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN APPLIED BECAUSE THE SIZE SMALL WAS SOMEWHAT SMALL FOR THE PATIENT'S LEG. IT IS REPORTED THAT THE NURSE DID NOT PUT THE SLEEVES ON THE PATIENT FIRMLY, THUS IT SEEMS LESS LIKELY THE SLEEVE WAS TIGHTENING THE LOWER LEG. USAGE PERIOD IS 1 DAY.
Patient problems: Thrombosis/Thrombus
MAUDE report 17305451 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Fire; Fire
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE AND/OR POWER CORD CAUGHT ON FIRE ONCE IT WAS PLUGGED INTO THE AC WALL UNIT. WHEN THE STAFF MEMBER PLUGGED THE DEVICE INTO AC POWER, THE POSITIVE VOLTAGE WAS SHORTED TO GROUND DUE TO THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE AC PLUG AND WIRING. THERE WAS A SPARK AND FLAMES THAT APPEARED AT THE PLUG AND WALL OUTLET. THEY PLANNED ON CHANGING THE AC POWER CORD AND TESTING THE DEVICE FOR FUNCTION. THE STAFF MEMBER WAS NOT HARMED. THE PUMP DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE ON THE PUMP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16637176 ↗MalfunctionFeb 15, 2023Fire; Fire
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE CAUGHT FIRE DURING OPERATION AT ONE OF THEIR THEATRES. THERE WERE VISIBLE BURN MARKS NEAR THE POINT WHERE THE MAIN CABLE CONNECTS TO THE UNIT. THE DEVICE IS STILL INTACT AND THE EVENT DID NOT REQUIRE EXTINGUISHMENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16382238 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2022Sparking; Sparking
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A SPARK WHEN THE DEVICE WAS PLUGGED IN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14349178 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2021Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD A BURNT/MELTED POWER CORD, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED STATING THAT THERE WERE NO PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12855896 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2021Sparking; Sparking
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE SPARKS WHEN PLUGGED IN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12072927 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE POWER CORD BURNED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12072920 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2021Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE POWER CORD IS BURNT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12072892 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2021Temperature Problem; Temperature Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD A BURNT CORD AND ELECTRICAL SMELL.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12072756 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE SIDE OF THE CORD WAS BURNT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11866512 ↗InjuryMar 11, 2021Human-Device Interface Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED WHEN THEY PUT THE SLEEVE ON THE PATIENT'S LOWER LEG AFTER A SURGERY, THE SKIN TURNED RED ALONG THE INNER BLUE HUMAN PRINT. THE PATIENT WAS TREATED WITH AN UNKNOWN OINTMENT.
Patient problems: Skin Inflammation/ Irritation
MAUDE report 11464266 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2021Arcing; Arcing
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BLOWING SOCKETS WHEN PLUGGED IN. NO PATIENT WAS HARMED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATED IT APPEARS THAT THE UNIT TRIPPED A DISTRIBUTION PANEL. THE MAIN LEAD HAD BEEN PULLED FROM THE DEVICE AND THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE PANEL TO TRIP AS A CURRENT/VOLTAGE SPIKE COULD HAVE RESULTED DURING THE ACCIDENTAL DISCONNECTION. UPON EVALUATION ON 25-JAN-2021, THE POWER CORD WAS OBSERVED TO HAVE BURN MARKS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11263228 ↗MalfunctionJan 11, 2021Arcing; Arcing
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE OT NURSE NOTICED THAT THE POWER CORD IS BURNT BEFORE USING THE DEVICE. THE PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER INDICATED EVIDENCE OF ARCING ON THE POWER CORD CLOSEST TO WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11148718 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED A DERMATITIS OCCURRED ON THE PATIENT USING THE SLEEVE AFTER SURGERY. THE PATIENT GOT A RED RASH IN THE SHAPE OF HUMAN ON BOTH LEGS. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED 0.05% ANTEBATE OINTMENT + VASELINE, 25% HYCHEE GRANULES TO TREAT THE RASH.
Patient problems: Rash
MAUDE report 11132087 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2020Smoking; Sparking; Smoking; Sparking
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT SPARKS WERE SEEN FROM THE POWER CORD WHEN THE DEVICE WAS RUNNING AND BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED. AFTER REMOVING FROM THE POWER POINT, A VISIBLE BURNT SPOT WAS DISCOVERED ON THE POWER CORD.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10942004 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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