GRASPING FORCEPS FG-49L-1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 04953170032417), received between Oct 7, 2019 and Oct 7, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 7, 2019Break; Break

  DURING AN ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A FOREIGN OBJECT (PIECES OF CHICKEN), IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FORCEPS BROKE INSIDE THE ESOPHAGEAL MUCOSA OF THE PATIENT. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LOOSE PART OF THE FORCEPS WERE RECOVERED .THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9161190 ↗