n.a. 28160ZJRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Biopsy Forceps, 1 mm, 30 cm · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 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 04048551097199), received between Oct 16, 2020 and Oct 1, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
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.
MalfunctionOct 1, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE PRODUCT 28160ZJ - BIOPSY FORCEPS, 1 MM, 30 CM. THE DEVICE BROKE DURING SURGERY. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION, ONE OF THE JAWS OF THE BIOPSY FORCEPS BROKE DURING VENTRICULOSTOMY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF A COLLOID CYST RESPONSIBLE FOR HYDROCEPHALUS. BROKEN JAW PIECE NOT FOUND. AT THIS STAGE, NO COMPLICATIONS FOR THE PATIENT. NO CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES. INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15523593 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
PER THE CUSTOMER, ALLEGEDLY DURING A ENDOSCOPIC VENTRICULOSCOPY PROCEDURE THE BUTTERFLY HINGE OF THE GRASPER BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AND PER THE DOCTOR THE FOLLOW UP IMAGING DID NOT SHOW ANY RETAINED OBJECT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10690078 ↗
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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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