Olympus A64340ARecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761010269), received between Jun 1, 2023 and Jul 28, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 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.

• MalfunctionJul 28, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, THE JAWS, 5 X 330 MM, DISSECTION FORCEPS, IS STUCK IN THE SET. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. REPAIR IS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO A DAMAGED INSERT MECHANISM. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17413954 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 27, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, THE JAWS, 5 X 330 MM, DISSECTION FORCEPS, IS STUCK IN THE SET. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THE PRODUCT WAS REPAIRED ONSITE AT A LOCAL SERVICE CENTER. THERE WAS NO OTHER FAULT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17410424 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 1, 2023Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT THE JAWS "HIQ+", 5 X 330 MM, DISSECTION FORCEPS, MARYLAND, SHORT DEVICE IS STUCK IN THE SET DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR USER INJURY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17036130 ↗