ROBI 38610MLRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · RoBi® KELLY Forceps Insert · Class 2
All models of ROBI (10)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 04048551328675), received between May 9, 2019 and Jun 30, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem2
- No Display/Image2
- Firing Problem1
- Mechanical Problem1
- Overheating of Device1
- Sparking1
- Temperature Problem1
- Thermal Decomposition of Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Insufficient Information2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 30, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FORCEPS SCREW FELL INTO THE PATIENT. TO LOCATE THE SCREW, X-RAYS WERE TAKEN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25668590 ↗InjuryJun 30, 2026No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FORCEPS SCREW FELL INTO THE PATIENT. TO LOCATE THE SCREW, X-RAYS WERE TAKEN.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25668094 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Temperature Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ITEM SPRAYS SPARKS DURING PROCEDURE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24202965 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Sparking; Sparking
IT WAS REPORTED: "FORCEP SPARKING AND SMOKING. INSULATION HAS SEPARATED FROM THE COLLAR WHERE IT GOES INTO THE HANDLE ON ALL ITEMS." NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23817623 ↗MalfunctionMay 14, 2025Thermal Decomposition of Device; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Overheating of Device; Thermal Decomposition of Device; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ROBI CLAMP WAS BURNED DURING THE MEDICAL PROCEDURE. ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, IT WAS USED IN A GYNECOLOGY PROCEDURE, WITH THE SAME BRAND OF AUTOCON HIGH FREQUENCY EQUIPMENT, USING THE RECOMMENDED ENERGY. THEY HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FORCEPS TO BURN. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22020594 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2019Mechanical Problem; Firing Problem; Mechanical Problem; Firing Problem
ALLEGEDLY, THERE WAS A SPARK FROM THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT IN THE PATIENT DURING A PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8597855 ↗
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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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