RAPTOR
Received Nov 13, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 21, 2025
Report 23542412 · MDR key 23542412
Device
Generic name
Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered, Exempt
Manufacturer
Us EndoscopyModel number
00711177Catalog number
00711177
Lot number
12730980
Product problems
- Difficult to Open or Close
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DR. REQUESTED A RAPTOR FOR THE REMOVAL OF A STENT. RAPTOR WAS OPENED FROM THE PACKAGE. THE RAPTOR JAWS WERE IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE RN ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DEVICE HOWEVER THE MECHANISM WAS NOT MOVING. RN HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DEVICE. THE MECHANISM EVENTUALLY DISENGAGED AFTER CONTINUED PRESSURE. HOWEVER, RN AND PROVIDER WERE NOT COMFORTABLE USING THE EQUIPMENT ON THE PATIENT. RAPTOR WAS NEVER PLACED IN THE PATIENT. THERE IS A "CLICKING" FEELING IN THE MECHANISM.