Single Use Grasping Forceps FG-804LRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04953170435874), received between Apr 27, 2023 and Apr 28, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryApr 28, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT THE SINGLE USE GRASPING FORCEPS FG-804L DID NOT OPEN WHILE IT WAS GRASPING THE GASTROJEJUNOSTOMY (GJ) TUBE IN THE MIDDLE OF A THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE TO REPLACE A GJ TUBE. OTHER THAN CUTTING THE FORCEPS, PULLING IT OUT, AND CHECKING FOR ANY FOREIGN BODIES, NO OTHER INTERVENTION WAS DONE OUTSIDE THE PLANNED CASE. THE PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED BY 30 MINUTES, TWICE AS LONG AS ANTICIPATED, WITH THE PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS NOTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16829624 ↗
• InjuryApr 27, 2023Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS THAT THE SINGLE USE GRASPING FORCEPS FG-804L DID NOT OPEN WHILE IT WAS GRASPING THE GASTROSTOMY-JEJUNOSTOMY (GJ) TUBE IN THE MIDDLE OF A THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE TO REPLACE A GJ TUBE. OTHER THAN CUTTING THE FORCEPS, PULLING IT OUT, AND CHECKING FOR ANY FOREIGN BODIES, NO OTHER INTERVENTION WAS DONE OUTSIDE THE PLANNED CASE. THE PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED BY 30 MINUTES, TWICE AS LONG AS ANTICIPATED, WITH THE PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO OTHER COMPLICATIONS NOTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16827532 ↗