MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. GRASPING FORCEPS

Model Number	FG-47L-1
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Separation (1562); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to olympus for inspection.Based on the results of the investigation, the jaws of the forceps corroded and broke due to insufficient cleaning after use.However, we were unable to determine the exact cause.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
Event or Problem Description
It was observed that during the device evaluation, the subject device exhibited forceps jaw component defect.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: GRASPING FORCEPS
• Common Device Name: 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: 22110813
• Report Number: 9614641-2025-00836
• Device Sequence Number: 4171439
• Product Code: EOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170031625
• UDI-Public: 04953170031625
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K962485
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/29/2025

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: Other
• Device Model Number: FG-47L-1
• Device Lot Number: 35K(A5AYY)
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/01/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/26/2023
• 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): Yes
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown