V. Mueller NL6147Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403082283), received between Apr 15, 2021 and Oct 20, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 20, 2021Break; Break

  PER COMPLAINT DETAILS RECEIVED: JAW PORTION OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE OFF TODAY DURING ONE OF OUR PHYSICIAN¿S LUMBAR CASE. BROKEN PIECE NOT ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED. THE SAMPLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 12667195 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 15, 2021Break; No Apparent Adverse Event; Break; No Apparent Adverse Event

  PER ATTACHED COMPLAINT DETAILS FROM MW5099486: DR WAS USING CLAMP TO REMOVE THE HEAD OF THE FEMUR DUE DURING THE SURGICAL CASE. THE JAWS BROKE AND WAS RETRIEVED USING C-ARM FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSTRUMENT BROKE DURING SURGERY AND RETRIEVED VIA C-ARM. (B)(6) 2021 CUSTOMER RESPONSE: WHAT IS THE LOT NUMBER? I DO NOT SEE A LOT NUMBER ON THIS INSTRUMENT. PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER OR NOT THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INJURY. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT THAT I AM AWARE OF. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11675248 ↗