n.a. 27071TJRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Foreign Body Forceps, 28 cm · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551079119), received between Jan 13, 2021 and May 5, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
- Break2
- Fracture1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
- Patient Problem/Medical Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ROLOGY GRASPING FORCEPS BROKE WHILST BEING USED. ATTEMPTED RETRIEVAL OF BROKEN PIECE, INITIALLY GRASPED WITH FORCEPS BUT UNABLE TO FIND THE PIECE WHEN NEW FORCEPS REMOVED FROM SCOPE. PATIENT X-RAYED AND NO METAL SEEN .THOROUGH EXAMINATION WITH REPEAT CYSTOSCOPY DONE AND NO METAL PIECE DETECTED. SURGEONS SATISFIED THAT THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETAINED AND CONSULTANT SURGEON INFORMED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT INJURY TO PATIENT AND WITH AROUND 15 MINS DELAY. HOWEVER, SINCE THE X RAY WAS REQUIRED, THIS CASE IS REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25086721 ↗InjuryMay 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ROLOGY GRASPING FORCEPS BROKE WHILST BEING USED. ATTEMPTED RETRIEVAL OF BROKEN PIECE, INITIALLY GRASPED WITH FORCEPS BUT UNABLE TO FIND THE PIECE WHEN NEW FORCEPS REMOVED FROM SCOPE. PATIENT X-RAYED AND NO METAL SEEN. THOROUGH EXAMINATION WITH REPEAT CYSTOSCOPY DONE AND NO METAL PIECE DETECTED. SURGEONS SATISFIED THAT THE BROKEN PART WAS NOT RETAINED AND CONSULTANT SURGEON INFORMED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT INJURY TO PATIENT AND WITH AROUND 15 MINS DELAY. HOWEVER, SINCE THE X RAY WAS REQUIRED, THIS CASE IS REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 25086713 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TECH IN THE ROOM DID TEST PRIOR TO IT GOING IN THE PATIENT AND IT WAS OPENING AND CLOSING FINE, ONCE INSIDE IT BROKE WITH JAWS OPEN SO SHE REMOVED THE HANDLE AND USED ANOTHER GRASPER TO PULL FRAYED ENDS AND THAT CLOSED THE JAWS AND SHE SLOWLY PULLED IT ALL OUT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24765022 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE IS MECHANICALLY DAMAGED. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24354460 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BREAKS EVERY TIME SURGEON TRIES TO USE IT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21869130 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2021Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
PER MEDWATCH REPORT # (B)(4) RECIEVED, THE GRASPER BROKE DURING FIRST ATTEMPT TO GRASP A URETERAL STENT. THE PIECE OF JAW THAT BROKE OFF WAS RETRIEVED AND REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Patient Problem/Medical Problem
MAUDE report 11167610 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.