PRINCESS 8653018Recalls & reported problems
Richard Wolf GmbH · INNER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 19FR color code black, SL 211 mm, round, non-rotatable, distal end beveled, compatible with outer sheath 8653.021 for Princess resectoscope 21 Fr with continuous irrigation, and telescopes Ø 2.7 mm, 12°, with Luer connection, E-Line quick connection, reusable · Class 2
- 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 04055207042861), received between Jul 22, 2020 and Feb 20, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (1 report).
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
- Material Fragmentation1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC TIP OF THE INNER SHEATH, TYPE 8653.018, BROKE OFF DURING PROCEDURE (HOLMIUM LASER ENUCLEATION OF THE PROSTATE (HOLEP)). THE BROKEN PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24400834 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2020Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
ON FEBRUARY 3RD, 2020, THE INITIAL REPORTER REACH OUT TO RWMIC AND REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE PLASTIC TIP BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT. WILL THE DEVICE BE RETURNED? YES. WAS THE DEVICE BEING USED DURING A PROCEDURE WHEN THE ISSUE OCCURRED? YES. WAS THERE ANY INJURY OR ILLNESS TO PATIENT OR OTHER PERSONNEL DUE TO ISSUE? NO. DID THE ISSUE CAUSE A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE BEING PERFORMED THAT PUT THE PATIENT AT RISK? NO. WAS THERE A SIMILAR BACK-UP DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE? YES. WAS THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE COMPLETED? YES.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10307623 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.