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	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/25/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was difficulty opening the packaging for the grasping forceps.The top layer was torn, contaminating the contents.The issue was found during preparation for use for a therapeutic lithotripsy procedure that was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely that the event was due to an abnormal heat sealing on top of the sterile packages.The packages with additional heat sealing have a higher seal strength; therefore the package is difficult to open, but there is no problem with the product quality.However, 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 field performance for 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: 21421966
• Report Number: 9614641-2025-80013
• Device Sequence Number: 12710868
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170412059
• UDI-Public: 04953170412059
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: CLASS2EXMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/20/2025

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
• Device Lot Number: 42K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/09/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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