V. Mueller RH551-111Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · V. Mueller WEIL-BLAKESLEY FORCEPS FENESTRATED, STRAIGHT, 00 2.5 X 5 MM CUP WORKING LENGTH 4-1/2 inches 11.5CM · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403110221), received between Jul 11, 2025 and Aug 26, 2025 — 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 26, 2025Break; Material Fragmentation; Break; Material Fragmentation
ON 04AUG2025, AVALIGN GSI QUALITY RECEIVED A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT NOTIFICATION. COMPLAINT FROM CUSTOMER FOR ONE UNIT OF CUSTOMER PART# RH551-111. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PIECE OF INSTRUMENT BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT'S NASAL CAVITY, AND THE BROKEN PIECE WAS RETRIEVED AND INTACT. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION, THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED WITH INJURY. THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT DELAYED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22896626 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2025Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT (B)(4) THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE A PIECE OF THEIR WEIL-BLAKESLY FORCEP BROKE. THE PIECE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROCEDURE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22482777 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.