V. Mueller CH5916-3Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · V. Mueller MIS DEBAKEY FORCEPS STR., 2.8MM JAWS, 5MM SHAFT WORKING LENGTH 10 inches 25CM OVERALL LENGTH 14 inches 35.5CM · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 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 10885403180972), received between Dec 3, 2019 and Dec 3, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- Radiation Exposure, Unintended1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 3, 2019Mechanical Jam
CH5916-3 MIS DEBAKEY FORCEP STR - WOULD STICK SHUT DURING CASE, WOULD NOT RELEASE WHEN LOOSENING PRESSURE ON HANDLE. AFTER CLEANING/SONICING THEY STILL DO NOT RELEASE WELL. HAVE TO MANUALLY PULL JAWS APART. THE SURGEON STATED THAT HE FELT THE PATIENT DID NOT DO AS WELL DUE TO THE PROBLEMS THAT OCCURRED WITH THE INSTRUMENTATION. THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE WAS TO REPAIR THE VALVE. THE REPAIR DID NOT HOLD, SO TRIED TO REWORK THE RING, AND ENDED UP REPLACING THE VALVE. THE SURGEON STRUGGLE WITH THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF INSTRUMENTS THE ENTIRE CASE. THIS RESULTED IN THE PATIENT BEING UNDER ANESTHESIA FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME AND POSSIBLY AN UNNECESSARY PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Radiation Exposure, Unintended
MAUDE report 9406540 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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