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CLICKLINE 33310MLRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · CLICKLINE Forceps Insert · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551134443), received between Sep 25, 2023 and Jun 10, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Fracture1
  • Material Fragmentation1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Bowel Burn2

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AT 14:45 ON (B)(6) 2026, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT LAPAROSCOPIC SALPINGECTOMY AND PARTIAL OOPHORECTOMY UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA. AT 16:30, THE TIP OF THE DISSECTING FORCEPS FRACTURED WHEN THE SURGEON RETRIEVED SPECIMENS. THE FRACTURED TIP WAS IMMEDIATELY LOCATED AND REMOVED VIA LAPAROSCOPE. THE TIP WAS INTACT, AND NO FOREIGN BODY REMAINED IN THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY AFTER EXPLORATION. THE INSTRUMENT WAS REPLACED PROMPTLY AND THE OPERATION CONTINUED. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25462317 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS, A UNIPOLAR HIGH FREQUENCY CORD WAS ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE FOR USE WITH A MARYLAND GRASPER. THE METAL JAWS WERE APPLIED TO TISSUE DEEP WITHIN THE UTERO PELVIC REGION, AND THE SURGEONS ENSURED THAT NO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES WERE INVOLVED BEFORE APPLYING COAGULATION. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2026-00499, 9610617-2026-00500.

    Patient problems: Bowel Burn

    MAUDE report 24553366 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Use of Device Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS, A UNIPOLAR HIGH FREQUENCY CORD WAS ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE FOR USE WITH A MARYLAND GRASPER. THE METAL JAWS WERE APPLIED TO TISSUE DEEP WITHIN THE UTERO PELVIC REGION, AND THE SURGEONS ENSURED THAT NO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES WERE INVOLVED BEFORE APPLYING COAGULATION. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2026-00499; 9610617-2026-00500.

    Patient problems: Bowel Burn

    MAUDE report 24553363 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 9, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    THE CUSTOMER RETURNED THE PRODUCT WITHOUT FAILURE DESCRIPTION. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED. DURING TECHNICAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE JAW IS BROKEN AND A PART IS MISSING. THE CUSTOMER WAS ASKED TO CONFIRM WHEN EXACTLY THE DEFECT WAS DETECTED AND WHETHER THERE WAS A RISK THAT THE MISSING PART REMAINED IN THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22462531 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2023Break; Material Fragmentation; Break; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSERT KELLY GRASPING FORCEPS, JAWS PART BROKE DURING OPERATION KELLY INSERT GRASPING FORCEPS WAS BROKEN DURING THE OPERATION, SURGEON LUCKILY FIND THE BROKEN PARTS IN THE ABDOMEN AND COULD BE REMOVED VIA THE TROCAR OPENING. NO INJURIES ON PATIENT, ONLY DELAY IN OPERATING TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17808862 ↗

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