Centra 00711247Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995180621), received between May 15, 2026 and Jul 27, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJul 27, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  The user facility reported that during a patient procedure user facility personnel were having trouble grabbing the tissue with their Centra Biopsy Forceps subsequently causing the patient to obtain a hematoma. The procedure was completed successfully utilizing the same device.

  Patient problems: Hematoma

  MAUDE report 50005850 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, THE CENTRA BIOPSY FORCEPS WERE TAKING "LARGER THAN ANTICIPATED BITES". USER FACILITY PERSONNEL UTILIZED CLIPS AT THE SITES WHERE THE FORCEPS WERE USED.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 25553079 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Difficult to Open or Close

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE FOR QUADRANT SAMPLING, THEIR CENTRA BIOPSY FORCEP WAS "STUCK" IN AN OPEN POSITION. USER FACILITY PERSONNEL UTILIZED ANOTHER DEVICE, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25183302 ↗