FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

V. MUELLER CLEANACCESS# KERRISON RONGEUR T-COAT MICRO HANDLE

MDR report key: 24265786 · Received February 5, 2026

Report

Report Number
8010386-2026-00001
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 5, 2026
Date of Event
October 6, 2025
Report Date
February 5, 2026
Manufacturer
S.U.A. MARTIN GMBH & CO. KG
Product Code
HAE
UDI-DI
10885403187537
PMA / PMN Number
PREAMENDMENT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
OH, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF THE DEVICE SHOWED THAT IT HAD BEEN SUBJECT TO REPAIR BY AN UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY. THE CUTTING EDGE OF THE DEVICE HAD BEEN GROUND, REMOVING ITS PROTECTIVE COATING, WEAKENING THE FOOT PLATE, AND LIKELY CAUSING IT TO BREAK DURING USE. NOTCHES ON THE CUTTING EDGE WOULD HAVE MADE CLEAN CUTS IMPOSSIBLE AND REQUIRED INCREASED FORCE DURING USE. THE INSTRUMENT WAS RETURNED INCOMPLETE, I.E., WITHOUT THE BROKEN-OFF TIP. MATERIAL HARDNESS WAS CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE CONFORMING TO SPECIFICATIONS. REVIEW OF MANUFACTURING RECORDS REVEALED NO NONCONFORMANCE ISSUES.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

DURING A LAMINECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE KERRISON RONGEUR BROKE AND FELL INTO THE SURGICAL FIELD. IT WAS RETRIEVED WITH A BAYONET FORCEPS. THE PATIENT WAS FINE AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AS PLANNED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
328626 V. MUELLER CLEANACCESS# KERRISON RONGEUR T-COAT MICRO HANDLE KERRISON RONGEUR HAE S.U.A. MARTIN GMBH & CO. KG G21XME / 2190876 10885403187537

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NA Unknown