MINI-AGGRESSOR 32.16334Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10845854038093), received between Nov 15, 2024 and Feb 2, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 2, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

  A DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER THAT THE 32.16334, MINI-AGGRESSOR FORCEPS, 15° UP, 2.75 MM X 130 MM DEVICE WAS USED IN AN ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2026, AND ¿DURING THE OPERATION, THE CLAMP SCREW SUDDENLY FELL OFF¿. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT. FURTHER ASSESSMENT FOUND THE "CLAMP SCREW" WAS FROM NEAR THE HANDLE OF THE DEVICE. IT FELL OFF INTO THE PATIENT AND WAS "TAKEN OUT". "THE SURGERY HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE USUAL PROCEDURES AND IS NOW COMPLETE.". THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24236314 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER THAT THE DEVICE, 32.16334, MINI-AGGRESSOR FORCEPS, 15° UP, 2.75 MM X 130 MM, WAS BEING USED DURING AN ARTHROSCOPY. PROCEDURE ON (B)(6)2024 WHEN IT WAS REPORTED, ¿ROD FRACTURE DURING OPERATION.". THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE PATIENT. FURTHER ASSESSMENT WAS REQUESTED AND FOUND THAT THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN DURING USE. A FRAGMENT FELL INTO THE PATIENT AND WAS RETRIEVED WITH FORCEPS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DEVICE FROM ANOTHER SET. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A 10-MINUTE DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT STATUS IS LISTED AS ¿STEADY¿. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20693775 ↗