MalfunctionOCZ
OPTICAL FORCEPS, FOR BIOPSY
Received Mar 3, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 13, 2026
Report 9610617-2026-00416 · MDR key 24498293
Device
Generic name
Optical Forceps, For Biopsy
Manufacturer
Karl Storz Se & Co. KgModel number
27072ACatalog number
27072A
Product problems
- Break
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE AFFECTED DEVICE HAS BEEN REQUESTED FOR INVESTIGATION BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE DEVICE WAS NOT YET RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE EVENT IS FILED UNDER INTERNAL KARL STORZ COMPLAINT ID: (B)(4).
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A BIOPSY FORCEPS BROKE WHILE BEING USED BY THE SURGEON DURING A PROCEDURE. THE SCREW AT THE TIP OF THE FORCEPS BECAME DETACHED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT'S BLADDER. THE METAL FRAGMENT WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.