Raptor 00711178Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995183660), received between Dec 16, 2022 and Dec 5, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDSUN REPORT #(B)(4) THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE - MINI DID NOT OPEN ONCE IN THE PATIENT'S AIRWAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE. NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROCEDURE DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23727319 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 17, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA USER FACILITY MAUDE REPORT THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE THEIR RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE MINI WOULD NOT OPEN AT THE JAW WHILE BEING PLACED THROUGH THE PATIENT'S AIRWAY TO MOVE A STENT. THE USER TRIED TO OPEN THE DEVICE OUTSIDE OF THE PATIENT BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18531472 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT DURING A PATIENT PROCEDURE, AN ITEM WAS BEING RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT'S LUNG AND THE JAWS ON THEIR RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE(S) WOULD NOT OPEN. USER FACILITY PERSONNEL ELECTED TO CANCEL THE RETRIEVAL. THE ITEM WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED DURING ANOTHER PROCEDURE. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18461118 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 13, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED VIA MEDWATCH REPORT (B)(4) THAT THE USER TRIED TO USE THE RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE HOWEVER, IT DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE JAWS ON THE DEVICE WOULD NOT OPEN AND CLOSE AND WAS UNABLE TO GRASP OBJECTS. ANOTHER RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE WAS UTILIZED, AND THE PATIENT PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16158329 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 16, 2022Difficult to Open or Close

  TRIED TO USE THE MINI RAPTOR AND IT DID NOT FUNCTION APPROPRIATELY. THE JAWS WOULD NOT OPEN AND CLOSE, UNABLE TO GRASP OBJECT TO REMOVE FROM PATIENT. TESTED OUTSIDE OF PATIENT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15995290 ↗