V. Mueller U-0552Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · V. Mueller Neuro/Spine CHROMA-LINE BRAND TAKA inchesM inches SUCTION TUBE, STRAIGHT 12 FR, ORANGE WORKING LENGTH 4-3/4 inches 12CM · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885403138218), received between Jul 12, 2024 and Oct 16, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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
- Break3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 16, 2025Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MW5174574 REPORT THAT, "SUCTION BROKE INTO TWO PIECES WHILE IN USE, BOTH PIECES RETRIEVED." NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23311355 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA USER FACILITY MEDWATCH REPORT (MW5167953) THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR TAKA SUCTION TUBE BROKE WHILE IN USE, ALL PIECES RETRIEVED. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21954160 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT (MW5161165) THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, COMPONENTS TO THEIR CHROME-LINE BRAND TAKA M SUCTION TUBE DETACHED. X-RAYS WERE PERFORMED CONFIRMING THAT THE COMPONENTS DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT. NO REPORT OR INJURY OR PROCEDURE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20696548 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT (MW5157083) THAT THEIR CHROMA-LINE BRAND TAKA M SUCTION TUBE BROKE APART WHEN THE SURGEON PICKED IT UP PRIOR TO USE DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING ANOTHER CHROMA-LINE BRAND TAKA M SUCTION TUBE. NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROCEDURE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20151032 ↗MalfunctionJul 12, 2024Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH MW5155197 THAT THEIR CHROMA-LINE TAKA SUCTION TUBE BROKE INTO 2 PIECES BEFORE A PATIENT PROCEDURE. NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROCEDURE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19730368 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.