Jawz Endomyocardial Biopsy Forceps 190075Recalls & reported problems
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. · Jawz Endomyocardial Biopsy Forceps 6F x 105cm Straight · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00886333206803), received between Dec 23, 2021 and Apr 25, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Difficult to Open or Close1
- Mechanics Altered1
- Physical Resistance/Sticking1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 25, 2022Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Physical Resistance/Sticking
DURING PROCEDURE, A PHYSICIAN STOPPED USING THE JAWZ AS THE JAWS COULDN'T OPEN/CLOSE IN BODY. AS A RESULT OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE(S) REVIEW AT GMKK: UNABLE TO MANIPULATE THE JAWS DUE TO THE BROKEN HANDLE. DETACHED CORE WIRE FROM THE HANDLE WAS FOUND.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14198960 ↗MalfunctionApr 25, 2022Break; Mechanics Altered
DURING PROCEDURE, A PHYSICIAN STOPPED USING THE JAWZ AS THE JAWS COULDN'T OPEN/CLOSE IN BODY. AS A RESULT OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE(S) REVIEW AT GMKK:UNABLE TO MANIPULATE THE JAWS DUE TO THE BROKEN HANDLE.DETACHED CORE WIRE FROM THE HANDLE WAS FOUND.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14198781 ↗MalfunctionDec 23, 2021Difficult to Open or Close
DURING PROCEDURE, A PHYSICIAN STOPPED USING THE JAWZ AS THE JAWS DIDN'T OPEN IN BODY. THE JAWZ WAS REPLACED WITH AN ADDITIONALLY OPENED 190075, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. AS A RESULT OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE(S) REVIEW AT (B)(4): THERE WAS SOME RESISTANCE IN THE MANIPULATION TO OPEN THE JAWS, THEN THE JAWS OPENED WITH SLOW RESPONSE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13082403 ↗
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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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