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

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551151112), received between May 21, 2024 and Jun 5, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries.

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. 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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAP CHOLE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, A CHOLDOSCOPY WAS REQUIRED, USING THE KARL STORZ FLEXIBLE SCOPE. THE GRASPING FORCEPS WERE USED, INCLUDING 2X GRASPING PADS. ONCE USED, ONE OF THE PADS WERE MISSING. IT WAS FOUND IN THE PATIENT PERITONEUM. GRASPING PAD WAS THEN REMOVED BUT PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED. SINCE MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DIAGNOSTICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED AND PROCEDURE DELAY 15-60 MINS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25417997 ↗
  • InjuryJun 5, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAP CHOLE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, A CHOLDOSCOPY WAS REQUIRED, USING THE KARL STORZ FLEXIBLE SCOPE. THE GRASPING FORCEPS WERE USED, INCLUDING 2X GRASPING PADS. ONCE USED, ONE OF THE PADS WERE MISSING. IT WAS FOUND IN THE PATIENT PERITONEUM. GRASPING PAD WAS THEN REMOVED BUT PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED. SINCE MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DIAGNOSTICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED AND PROCEDURE DELAY 15-60 MINS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25417996 ↗
  • InjuryMay 21, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONSULTANT HAS USED SILICONE PADS ALONG WITH BERCI GRASPING FORCEPS DURING A COMMON BILE DUCT EXPLORATION. CONSULTANT HAS REMOVED THE SCOPE FROM THE PATIENT, WHEN REMOVING THE SILICONE PADS, ONE HAS BOUNCED ACROSS THE ROOM AND BEEN RETRIEVED, AT THIS POINT THE TEAM ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SECOND. THERE ARE NOW CONCERNS THE SECOND ONE HAS BEEN LOST WITHIN THE ABDOMEN. THE CONSULTANT HAS EXPLORED LAPAROSCOPICALLY BUT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE OR RETRIEVE THIS ITEM. PATIENT WAS TRANSFERRED TO RECOVERY STABLE NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED. SINCE THE LOCATION OF THE SECOND PAD IS UNCLEAR AND THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT IT IS STILL INSIDE THE PATIENT, A REPORT IS REQUIRED.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 19361089 ↗
  • InjuryMay 21, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONSULTANT HAS USED SILICONE PADS ALONG WITH BERCI GRASPING FORCEPS DURING A COMMON BILE DUCT EXPLORATION. CONSULTANT HAS REMOVED THE SCOPE FROM THE PATIENT, WHEN REMOVING THE SILICONE PADS, ONE HAS BOUNCED ACROSS THE ROOM AND BEEN RETRIEVED, AT THIS POINT THE TEAM ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SECOND. THERE ARE NOW CONCERNS THE SECOND ONE HAS BEEN LOST WITHIN THE ABDOMEN. THE CONSULTANT HAS EXPLORED LAPAROSCOPICALLY BUT BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE OR RETRIEVE THIS ITEM. PATIENT WAS TRANSFERRED TO RECOVERY STABLE NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED. SINCE THE LOCATION OF THE SECOND PAD IS UNCLEAR AND THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY THAT IT IS STILL INSIDE THE PATIENT, A REPORT IS REQUIRED.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 19361088 ↗

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