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
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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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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