Jawz Endomyocardial Biopsy Forceps 190051Recalls & reported problems
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · Jawz Endomyocardial Biopsy Forceps 6F x 50cm Maxi-Curved · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886333206742), received between Nov 5, 2022 and Apr 1, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Obtain Sample” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Failure to Obtain Sample1
- Mechanical Problem1
- Mechanics Altered1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 1, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
A CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING AN ENDOMYOCARDIAL BIOPSY, HE BELIEVES THERE WAS A GAP BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE HEAD OF THE FORCEPS THAT CAUGHT ON THE PATIENTS VALVE AND PULLED SOME TISSUE OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19015724 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2022Failure to Obtain Sample; Mechanics Altered
JAWZ FORCEPS WOULD NOT OPEN TO OBTAIN A BX SPECIMEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15741052 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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