Captura G56724Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002567245), received between May 25, 2017 and Dec 14, 2017 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Operates Differently Than Expected” (3 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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 14, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  DURING A COLONOSCOPY, THE PHYSICIAN USED A COOK CAPTURA SERRATED JUMBO FORCEPS-SPIKE. UPON REMOVING THE BIOPSY, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE FORCEPS. THE FORCEPS WERE ABLE TO BE OPENED EVENTUALLY AND THE BIOPSY WAS OBTAINED; HOWEVER, THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO BE USED AGAIN. THE DEVICE WAS EVALUATED ON 11/20/2017. THE CUPS WILL OPEN BUT NOT CLOSE WHEN USING THE HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7116974 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 30, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  DURING A COLONOSCOPY, THE PHYSICIAN USED A CAPTURA SERRATED JUMBO FORCEPS-SPIKE. THEY COULD NOT CLOSE THE CUPS. THEY CUT THE CATHETER AT THE HANDLE THINKING THAT WOULD CLOSE THE CUPS, BUT IT DID NOT. THEY PULLED THE ENDOSCOPE OUT OF THE PATIENT WITH THE FORCEPS CUPS OPEN [EXTENDING FROM THE ENDOSCOPE].

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6830178 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 25, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  DURING A COLONOSCOPY, THE PHYSICIAN USED A COOK CAPTURA SERRATED MAX FORCEPS-SPIKE. DURING INITIAL BIOPSY, THERE WAS A SNAP HEARD IN THE HANDLE OF THE DEVICE AND THE DEVICE WOULD NEITHER OPEN NOR CLOSE AT THAT POINT. ANOTHER ONE WAS OPENED AND USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 6591704 ↗