BIOPSY FORCEPS FB-24U-1Recalls & reported problems
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2
All models of BIOPSY FORCEPS (18)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04953170029974), received between May 6, 2019 and May 6, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 6, 2019Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
OLYMPUS WAS INFORMED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE, THE FORCEP KEPT TAKING OFF THE PATIENT¿S MUCOUS MEMBRANE. THE INTENDED WAS NOT COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8584930 ↗
Other BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID) devices
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- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)4 recalls1 death1,214 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-XP190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)4 recalls1,146 reports
- Ion 380748Intuitive Surgical, Inc. · Bronchoscope (flexible or rigid)1 recall97 deaths1,278 reports
- VISERA ELITE XENON LIGHT SOURCE OLYMPUS CLV-S190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)1,155 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-P190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)5 recalls3 deaths621 reports
- EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TH190Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Bronchoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)3 recalls333 reports
- BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF-1T150Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · BRONCHOSCOPE (FLEXIBLE OR RIGID)4 recalls212 reports
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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