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n.a. 11274FERecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Grasping Forceps, 3 Fr. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551050545), received between Jan 31, 2025 and Feb 26, 2025 — classified as 2 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Mechanical Jam1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Break; Mechanical Jam; Break; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED IN THE BEGINNING OF THE SURGERY, THE CLAMP WORKED CORRECTLY, BUT DURING THE SURGERY, THE CLAMP STOPPED CLOSING WITH THE FORCE THAT IT WAS INITIALLY DOING. SO, THE DOCTORS HAD TO CHANGE THE CLAMP DURING SURGERY. THIS WAS WHAT CAUSED THE PROLONGATION 20-25 MIN OF IT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21470504 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 31, 2025Break; Mechanical Problem; Break; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PROBLEM THE JAWS OF THE GRASPER BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE BROKEN FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED WITH ANOTHER GRASPER AND ALL PIECES WERE CONFIRMED REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. STAFF ALSO REPORTED THAT THE GRASPER OFTEN DOES NOT OPEN WHEN TRIGGERED BY THE PROCEDURALS. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT DELAY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21289193 ↗

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