n.a. 26160UHWRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, 5 Fr. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 04048551094679), received between Nov 9, 2021 and Aug 8, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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
- Break3
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
- Material Erosion1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CLAIMS THAT THE JAW DETACHED FROM THE MECHANISM ON THE SECOND USE OF THE INSTRUMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22751604 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
ACCORDING TO THE EVENT DESCRIPTION "WIRE BROKEN" PRIOR PROCEDURE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22015685 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE CUSTOMER CLAIMS THE JAW WAS DAMAGED/DISCONNECTED DURING THE FIRST TIME OF USE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21923283 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2021Break; Material Erosion; Break; Material Erosion
AS PER A MANUFACTURER INCIDENT REPORT WE RECEIVED FROM THE FACTORY IN (B)(4): THE EVENT OCCURRED IN (B)(6). IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWEEZERS AND SCISSORS THAT ARE PART OF THE NEW HYSTEROSCOPY KITS, ARE LEAVING METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE SURGICAL PROCESS, THAT IS, IN THE UTERINE CAVITY. NO HARM TO PATIENT REPORTED. ((B)(4))
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12778896 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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