V. Mueller U-0592Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · V. Mueller Neuro/Spine CHROMA-LINE BRAND TAKA XL SUCTION TUBE, STRAIGHT 12 FR, ORANGE WORKING LENGTH 6-1/4 inches 16CM · Class 2
- 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 10885403138416), received between Mar 15, 2024 and Mar 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
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
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.
MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Break; Break
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT (MW5166451) THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR TAKA SUCTION TUBE BROKE. ALL PIECES OF THE DEVICE WERE RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21703988 ↗MalfunctionMar 15, 2024Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT BEFORE A PROCEDURE THREE SUCTION TIPS OF THEIR CHROMA-LINE TAKA SUCTION TUBE BROKE OFF AT THE HANDLE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AFTER A SHORT DELAY. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18914151 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.