MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SINGLE USE GRASPING FORCEPS FG-253SX; DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS

Model Number	FG-253SX
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a packaging defect caused the forceps sterility to be compromised.The issue occurred during a diagnostic ureteroscopy procedure.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from the customer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The mdr supplemental report is being submitted to provide updated fields and final investigation results.Updated fields: h2, h6, h11.The device was not returned for evaluation and the customer's allegation could not confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, and since the device was not returned for evaluation, the definitive root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor the field performance of this device.

• Brand Name: SINGLE USE GRASPING FORCEPS FG-253SX
• Common Device Name: DISPOSABLE GRASPING FORCEPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 21160015
• Report Number: 9614641-2025-00052
• Device Sequence Number: 12670302
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170412059
• UDI-Public: 04953170412059
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: CLASS2-EXMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FG-253SX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown