V. Mueller SU2804Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · V. Mueller OCHSNER ARTERY FORCEPS 1 X 2 TEETH STRAIGHT OVERALL LENGTH 8 inches 20.3CM · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403064609), received between Apr 20, 2022 and Jun 19, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- 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.
MalfunctionJun 19, 2025Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT A TIP FROM THEIR OCHSNER ARTERY FORCEPS BROKE OFF DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN TIP DID NOT CONTACT THE PATIENT, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. USER FACILITY PERSONNEL CONFIRMED VIA X-RAY THAT THE BROKEN PIECE WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE PATIENT. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22292298 ↗InjuryApr 20, 2022Break; Break
CUSTOMER FILED MEDWATCH # (B)(4). DOCTOR NOTED THE POST OPERATIVE X-RAY A METAL FRAGMENT THAT WAS NOT PART OF THE TOTAL JOINT. THE SURGICAL CAMP WAS FOUND, AND IT WAS MISSING ONE OF THE 3 TEETH. THE PATIENT DECIDED TO UNDERGO ANOTHER SURGERY IN ORDER TO HAVE THE METAL FRAGMENT REMOVED. THE COMPLAINT SAMPLE, PHOTOS, LOT NUMBER, OR FURTHER INFORMATION ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 14160590 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.