VLP MINI-MOD 74461500Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556484296), received between May 10, 2021 and Nov 13, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (2 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, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 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.

• MalfunctionNov 13, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN OSTEOSYNTHESIS SURGERY, WHEN DRILLING, ONE (1) 1.1/1.5 DOUBLE DRILL GUIDE BREAKS, THE PIECE FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S WOUND, THAT PART OF THE DRILL WAS REMOVED WITH A "NELLY", ALL PIECES REMOVED AND ACCOUNTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED, AFTER A NON-SIGNIFICANT DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACKUP PRODUCT. NO INJURY WAS REPORTED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 23544482 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TRAUMA SURGERY, TWO (2) VLP MINI-MOD 1.1MM DRILL MINI QC WERE BENT. THE INSTRUMENTS WERE OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11803374 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TRAUMA SURGERY, TWO (2) VLP MINI-MOD 1.1MM DRILL MINI QC WERE BENT. THE INSTRUMENTS WERE OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT DELAY USING A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11803252 ↗