Olympus A20712ARecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761020008), received between Jan 30, 2024 and Sep 1, 2026 — classified as 6 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Break

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50535093 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 18, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE FORCEPS HAD JAMMED. THE ISSUE WAS OBSERVED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22829465 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE SUBJECT DEVICE EXHIBITED A BROKEN WIRE IN THE JAW. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22512825 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  NO ADDITIONAL INFO FROM CUSTOMERS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21679510 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THE GRASPERS OF THE BIOPSY FORCEPS WERE NOT CLOSING. THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21606176 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 30, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BIOPSY FORCEPS'S TIP DID NOT OPEN AND CLOSE WHEN THE HANDLE WAS OPENED AND CLOSED. THE AUTOCLAVE WAS USED AS SPECIFIED. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18605398 ↗