Olympus A20713ARecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761020015), received between Jun 11, 2024 and May 19, 2026 — classified as 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE JAW WAS BROKEN. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND DURING REPROCESSING. NO HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25220090 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE REUSABLE RIGID ENDOTHEREAPY BIOPSY FORCEPS, DISTAL END SIDE IS DAMAGE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25145569 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2026Corroded

  IT WAS OBSERVED THAT DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION, THE DISTAL TIP OF THE BIOPSY FORCEPS EXHIBITED CORROSION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24285411 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23510882 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE JAWS WERE STICKING AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND REEPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23335543 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 16, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE OPTICAL GRIPPING PLIERS ARE DAMAGED/BROKEN IN AN UNEXPLAINED MANNER ON THE SHEEP INSERT. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22516822 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BIOPSY FORCEPS HAD A BENT TIP. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22331932 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 19, 2025Unintended Movement; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Unintended Movement; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED, THE BIOPSY FORCEPS WOULD NOT OPEN. THE EVENT OCCURRED AT REPROCESSING.THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22293301 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REPROCESSING, THE SUBJECT FLEX VIDEO SCOPE DEVICE WAS BENT AT THE TIP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22210670 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 1, 2024Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID ENDOTHERAPY BIOPSY FORCEPS TIP DID NOT OPEN. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING INSPECTION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19651304 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 11, 2024Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

  IT WAS REPORTED THE RIGID ENDOTHEREAPY BIOPSY FORCEPS JAWS WERE STUCK OPEN. THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING PREPARATION FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19509633 ↗