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V. Mueller CV1186Recalls & reported problems

Steris Corporation · COSGROVE FLEX CLAMP QUICK BEND 86 MM FOGARTY-TYPE JAW · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403036293), received between Aug 18, 2023 and Oct 24, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 24, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR COSGROVE CLAMP BROKE AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT. THE DOCTOR WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE PIECES. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20526643 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2023Break; Break

    CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE SURGEON USING INSTRUMENT TO CROSS-CLAMP THE AORTA, CABLE IN THE INSTRUMENT BROKE AND SMALL PIECES (BEADS) DISPERSED IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS. STAFF UNSURE OF LOCATION OF ALL BEADS. INSTRUMENT IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM FIELD. FIELD AND CAVITY SEARCHED. XRAY OBTAINED PRIOR TO CLOSURE TO ENSURE NO BEADS FROM BROKEN INSTRUMENT WERE INSIDE CHEST CAVITY. XRAY FOR FOREIGN BODY PERFORMED. RESULTS READ; NO FOREIGN BODY DETECTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 17580719 ↗

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