ThoracoportRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 7 models of Thoracoport by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 59 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Apr 17, 2017 and Apr 19, 2026 — classified as 7 injuries, 52 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (29 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 Thoracoport problems

Thoracoport models

7 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Thoracoport 179301

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  14 reports
• Thoracoport 179303

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  13 reports
• Thoracoport 179305

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  9 reports
• Thoracoport 179309

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  8 reports
• Thoracoport 179307

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  5 reports
• Thoracoport 179308

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  5 reports
• Thoracoport 179310

  Laparoscope, general & plastic surgery
  5 reports

Recent Thoracoport adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 19, 2026Difficult to Insert; Noise, Audible

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PREOPERATIVELY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND FROM THE DEVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS DIFFICULTY INSERTING A DEVICE TO THE PORT. TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, A NEW DEVICE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24921427 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRE-OPERATIVELY, THE CANNULA BROKE AND THERE WAS AN OIL STAIN-LIKE SUBSTANCE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23822733 ↗
• InjuryDec 8, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE, ONCE THE INCISION WAS ALMOST CLOSED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TROCAR WAS NOT INTACT. A FRAGMENT HAD BROKEN OFF AND FALLEN INTO THE CHEST OF THE PATIENT. IT WAS THEREFORE NECESSARY TO REOPEN THE PATIENT TO RETRIEVE THE FRAGMENT. EXTENSION OF SURGERY WAS DONE IN ORDER TO RETRIEVE THE LOST FRAGMENT INSIDE THE THORAX.

  Patient problems: Tissue Breakdown

  MAUDE report 23752720 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Split, Cut or Torn; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Split, Cut or Torn

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING A THORACOSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE LOWER PART OF THE SLEEVE HAD TORN OFF. NO COMPONENT FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S ABDOMINAL CAVITY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23702940 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC BYPASS PROCEDURE, THE TROCAR BROKE WHILE BEING INTRODUCED INTO THE PATIENT¿S THORAX, RESULTING IN PLASTIC DEBRIS SHATTERING INSIDE THE THORAX. THE PLASTIC DEBRIS FELL INTO THE PATIENT¿S THORAX AND REQUIRED RETRIEVAL BY THE SURGEON. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23595343 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 10, 2025Break; Difficult to Insert; Break; Difficult to Insert

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A THORACOSCOPIC PARTIAL RESECTION OF THE RIGHT UPPER LOBE, AT THE TIME OF PORT PLACEMENT, WHEN IT WAS REMOVED AND INSERTED, THERE WAS CATCH (DIFFICULT TO INSERT). IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE CANNULA BROKE. A NEW PORT WAS PROVIDED AND USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23015137 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 6, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRE-OPERATIVELY, PART OF THE PRODUCT WAS MISSING WHEN IT WAS OPENED. THE CANNULA BROKE AND DISENGAGED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22734386 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE OBTURATOR/TROCAR BROKE. ADDITIONALLY, CLEAR LIQUID WAS ADHERED TO THE CANNULA PORTION OF THE 5 TROCARS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21439409 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE OBTURATOR OR TROCAR BROKE. ADDITIONALLY, CLEAR LIQUID WAS ADHERED TO THE CANNULA PORTION OF THE FIVE TROCARS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21439262 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE OBTURATOR OR TROCAR BROKE. ADDITIONALLY, CLEAR LIQUID WAS ADHERED TO THE CANNULA PORTION OF THE FIVE TROCARS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21439228 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE OBTURATOR OR TROCAR BROKE. ADDITIONALLY, CLEAR LIQUID WAS ADHERED TO THE CANNULA PORTION OF THE FIVE TROCARS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21438805 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Break; Product Quality Problem; Break; Product Quality Problem

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PRIOR TO USE, THE OBTURATOR OR TROCAR BROKE. ADDITIONALLY, CLEAR LIQUID WAS ADHERED TO THE CANNULA PORTION OF THE FIVE TROCARS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21437719 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A OPEN THORACIC SURGERY, THE END OF THE TROCAR SHEATH BROKE IN THE PATIENT'S CHEST. THE MISSING PIECE WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PATIENT'S CHEST. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21378772 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 11, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, PREOPERATIVELY, THE SEAL WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20651575 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 26, 2024Break; Break

  ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, INTRA-OPERATIVELY, WHILE USING THE DEVICE, THE TIP OF THE PORT BROKE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20311991 ↗

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