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DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS(PARALLEL BASKET TYPE,3Fr.) FG-55DRecalls & reported problems

Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 04953170078934), received between Aug 17, 2022 and Aug 18, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE BASKET OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE, THE HANDLE MOVED BUT THE BASKET DID NOT MOVE AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY COLLECTING THE BASKET AND REPLACING IT WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO EFFECT ON THE PATIENT DUE TO THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15250556 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2022Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT, DURING A PROCEDURE, WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE BASKET OF THE SUBJECT DEVICE, THE HANDLE MOVED BUT THE BASKET DID NOT MOVE AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY COLLECTING THE BASKET AND REPLACING IT WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT. THERE WAS NO EFFECT ON THE PATIENT DUE TO THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15245637 ↗

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