V. Mueller MA1601Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · Affinity T/C METZENBAUM SCISSORS BLUNT/BLUNT. CURVED. OVERALL LENGTH 7IN 17.8CM. · Class 1
All models of V. Mueller (118)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 10885403056413), received between Aug 9, 2024 and Nov 6, 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 6, 2024Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR AFFINITY METZENBAUM SCISSORS "BROKE" SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING THE SCREW TO FALL INTO THE PATIENT. THE SCREW WAS IMMEDIATELY RETRIEVED. AN X-RAY WAS TAKEN AS A PRECAUTION WHICH CONFIRMED NO INSTRUMENT PIECES WERE PRESENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20624901 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2024Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT (B)(4) THAT THEIR V. MUELLER SURGICAL SCISSORS BROKE INTO TWO PIECES DURING THE INITIAL CUT OF A PROCEDURE. THE PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER PAIR OF SURGICAL SCISSORS. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19950512 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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