NForceRecalls & reported problems across all models
Cook Incorporated · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 45
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of NForce by Cook Incorporated in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 45 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Feb 23, 2017 and Dec 17, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 44 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (35 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported NForce problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Open or Close35
- Break3
- Device Damaged Prior to Use3
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress2
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected2
- Material Separation2
- Device Operational Issue1
- Difficult or Delayed Positioning1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient27
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient7
- No Patient Involvement2
- No Information1
NForce models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- NForce G17940DISLODGER, STONE, BASKET, URETERAL, METAL40 reports
- NForce G19072DISLODGER, STONE, BASKET, URETERAL, METAL5 reports
Recent NForce adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
IT WAS REPORTED, THREE NFORCE NITINOL HELICAL STONE EXTRACTOR¿S BASKETS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED PRIOR TO A PROCEDURE IN THE URETER. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23826242 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
IT WAS REPORTED THE NFORCE NITINOL HELICAL STONE EXTRACTOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN COMPLETELY DURING A RIGID URETEROLITHOTRIPSY PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED BY USING ANOTHER SAME-LIKE DEVICE. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23472506 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
THIS EVENT NO LONGER MEETS THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A REPORTABLE EVENT. SEE H11.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23469040 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2025Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Open or Close; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Open or Close
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22563844 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2025Material Separation; Difficult to Open or Close; Material Separation; Difficult to Open or Close
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22555579 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
IT WAS REPORTED, DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE THE BASKET OF AN NFORCE NITINOL HELICAL STONE EXTRACTOR WAS NOT OPENING. THE USER REPLACED THE PRODUCT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO UNINTENDED SECTION OF THIS DEVICE REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HOSPITALIZED AND DID NOT UNDERGO PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A DELAY OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. THE COMPLAINANT DID NOT REPORT ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE PATIENT DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22168822 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Open or Close; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Difficult to Open or Close
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22099680 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
IT WAS REPORTED, DURING A URETERAL STONE SURGERY IN THE URINARY SYSTEM, THE USER ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE BASKET OF AN NFORCE NITINOL HELICAL STONE EXTRACTOR TO REMOVE URETERAL CALCULI. THE USER ADVANCED THE DEVICE INTO THE ENDOSCOPE WORKING CHANNEL TO CAPTURE THE STONE AND THE BASKET WOULD NOT OPEN (REFENCE THIS REPORT). THE USER THEN CHANGED TO ANOTHER SAME DEVICE REFERENCE (PATIENT IDENTIFIER (B)(6)) AND THE BASKET WOULD NOT OPEN. THE USER CHANGED TO A THIRD SAME DEVICE TO CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. A SECTION OF THE DEVICE DID NOT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORTER, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22002807 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
IT WAS REPORTED, DURING A URETERAL STONE SURGERY IN THE URINARY SYSTEM, THE USER ATTEMPTED TO UTILIZE THE BASKET OF AN NFORCE NITINOL HELICAL STONE EXTRACTOR TO REMOVE URETERAL CALCULI. THE USER ADVANCED THE DEVICE INTO THE ENDOSCOPE WORKING CHANNEL TO CAPTURE THE STONE AND THE BASKET WOULD NOT OPEN (REFENCE THIS REPORT). THE USER THEN CHANGED TO ANOTHER SAME DEVICE (REFERENCE PATIENT IDENTIFIER (B)(6)) AND THE BASKET WOULD NOT OPEN. THE USER CHANGED TO A THIRD SAME DEVICE TO CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. A SECTION OF THE DEVICE DID NOT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY. THE PATIENT DID NOT REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ACCORDING TO THE INITIAL REPORTER, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22002679 ↗MalfunctionDec 24, 2019Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
NO ADDITIONAL PATIENT OR EVENT DETAILS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9516344 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2019Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
NO NEW PATIENT OR EVENT INFORMATION SINCE THE LAST REPORT WAS SUBMITTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9438345 ↗MalfunctionJul 22, 2019Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8813128 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2019Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
THERE IS NO NEW PATIENT OR EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8742277 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2019Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
THERE IS NO NEW PATIENT OR EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8742242 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2019Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
THERE IS NO NEW PATIENT OR EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8742158 ↗
Other Cook Incorporated products
All Cook Incorporated devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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