V. Mueller NL1552Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10885403071751), received between Dec 10, 2020 and Dec 10, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryDec 10, 2020Flare or Flash; Flare or Flash

  PER MEDWATCH: PATIENT LIP WAS BURNED DURING A BASE OF TONGUE BIOPSY BY 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. COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4) WAS OPENED AND AN INITIAL MDR WAS SUBMITTED BASED ON A MEDWATCH # (B)(4) WE RECEIVED FOR THE PRODUCT LISTED IN SUSPECT MEDICAL DEVICE AS PRODUCT NUMBER CH6420. HOWEVER, WHEN CLARIFIED WITH THE CUSTOMER WHY IT SAYS ¿V MUELLER WITH THE NEURO/SPINE BI-POLAR FORCEPS¿ IN THE DESCRIPTION, SHE SAID THAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SUBMITTED FOR NL1552 - TITAN BIPOL BAY FINE TIP .5MM STR FORCEP. WE HAVE OPENED COMPLAINT (B)(4) TO CAPTURE THE CORRECT INSTRUMENT OF NL1552 AND AN MDR FOR THIS PRODUCT WILL BE SUBMITTED. MFR REPORT# 1423507-2020-00055 IS THE FOLLOW UP MDR THAT WAS SUBMITTED FOR COMPLAINT # (B)(4)

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 10985102 ↗