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V. Mueller NL1098Recalls & reported problems

Steris Corporation · SUNDT BALL TIP DISSECTOR OVERALL LENGTH 7 inches 17.8CM · Class 1

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 10885403070785), received between Nov 19, 2020 and Nov 19, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2020Break; Break

    THE BALL TIP BROKE OFF AT THE END DURING SPINAL SURGERY. THE PIECE WAS EXTRACTED WITH FORCEPS AND VALIDATED THROUGH FLUOROSCOPY. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO THE PATIENT AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AS PLANNED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10868360 ↗

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