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V. Mueller CH6420Recalls & reported problems

Steris Corporation · V. Mueller VENA CAVA CLAMP CURVED, JAW LENGTH 1-1/2 inches 3.8CM CH6420-XHE · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885403031519), received between Nov 14, 2020 and Nov 14, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Flare or Flash” (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

Device problems

  • Flare or Flash1

Patient problems

  • Burn(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 14, 2020Flare or Flash; Flare or Flash

    PER MEDWATCH: PATIENT LIP WAS BURNED DURING A BASE OF TONGUE BIOPSYBY THE V MUELLER NEURO/SPINE BI-POLAR FORCEPS THAT WAS USED FOR CAUTERY DURING THE PROCEDURE. ALTHOUGH WE ARE JUST BEGINNING TO INVESTIGATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE WAS NO ISSUE WITH THE INSTRUMENT, BUT THAT THE TEAM DID NOT REALIZE THE INSTRUMENT BEING USED WAS NOT INSULATED - HAD ANTICIPATED THAT ONLY THE FORCEPS TIP WOULD BE ACTIVATED. WE RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION BY THE MANUFACTURER TO -POSSIBLY MARK THE PACKING MORE PROMINENTLY THAT THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT INSULATED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Burn(s)

    MAUDE report 10841013 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.