V. Mueller NL4252-81TRecalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · V. Mueller Neuro/Spine T-COAT MICRO-HANDLE THIN FOOT PLATE 40DEG UPCUTTING 1MM BITE, 10MM OPENING SHAFT LENGTH 8 inches 20.3CM · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 10885403076619), received between Oct 4, 2021 and Oct 4, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Separation” (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
Device problems
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 4, 2021Material Separation; Material Separation
PER COMPLAINT DETAILS RECEIVED: DISTAL TIP OF KERRION RONGEUR BROKE OFF INTO PATIENT DURING PROCEDURE 01OCT2021 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 1. WHAT WAS THE PROCEDURE THAT WAS BEING PERFORMED? ACDF. 2. DID ANY PART THE INSTRUMENT FALL INTO THE PATIENT¿S BODY, AND IF SO HOW WAS IT RETRIEVED? YES, WITH A BAYONET FORCEP. 3. WAS THERE A MEDICAL PROCEDURE PERFORMED TO VERIFY IF THE INSTRUMENT WAS IN THE PATIENT¿S BODY, SUCH AS AN X-RAY? FLUROSCOPY WAS USED THROUGHOUT CASE. 4. WHAT WAS THE PATIENT¿S OUTCOME? UNKNOWN-WOULD NEED TO FOLLOW UP WITH GLAZER (PROCEDURE COMPETED AS PLANNED). 5. WAS THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED AS PLANNED? YES. 6. CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ALL PARTS OF THE INSTRUMENT FOR EVALUATION? YES. 7. DO YOU HAVE THE LOT NUMBER? K19XME. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12569423 ↗
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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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