Olympus A20714ARecalls & reported problems
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH · Grasping forceps, double action, optical, for 12° telescope · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04042761020022), received between Apr 28, 2025 and Dec 15, 2025 — classified as 4 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Mechanical Jam1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SHEATH WAS BROKEN. NO HARM REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23803085 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22873232 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SUBJECT DEVICE HAD A DETACHED OR BROKEN LINKAGE ON THE FORCEPS (UNABLE TO CLOSE OR OPEN FORCEPS). THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING A UNKNOWN PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22469739 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GRASPING FORCEPS, SECOND WORKING ELEMENT WAS STUCK OPEN WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE ISSUE OCCURRED AT REPROCESSING. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21918772 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.