n.a. 11275ZERecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Biopsy Forceps, flexible, 3 Fr. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551050576), received between Aug 14, 2025 and Feb 3, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Jam2
- Break1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "GRASPING MECHANISM OF THE INSTRUMENT BROKE WHILST IN USE ON A PATIENT. THE SURGEON NEEDED TO CLOSE THE JAWS TO SAFELY REMOVE THEM FROM THE PATIENT, BUT STRUGGLED TO DO SO. THEY MANAGED TO CLOSE THE JAW, REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT, AND PROCEED WITH THE CASE USING A SECOND INSTRUMENT." THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24245973 ↗InjuryAug 14, 2025Use of Device Problem; Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FORCEPS NO LONGER CAN BE OPENED DURING PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED SINCE THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE ALL THE SAMPLES. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22806542 ↗InjuryAug 14, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FORCEPS NO LONGER CAN BE OPENED DURING PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT SUCCESSFULLY FINISHED SINCE THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO REMOVE ALL THE SAMPLES. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22806527 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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