The cleaning verification of shaver handpieces remains a patient safety concern despite technological advancements in testing and inspection methods. This one-year study, conducted from 2023 to 2024 and involving 28 facilities across 10 states, aimed to identify issues related to debris and damage in shaver handpieces as well as the contributing factors linked to inadequate tools for cleaning, inspection, verification and education. Additionally, the study reviews the documented adverse events related to shaver handpieces in the FDA MAUDE reporting database