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MalfunctionFCL

BIGOPSY BACKLOADING BIOPSY FORCEPS

Received May 28, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 24, 2026

Report 3001845648-2026-00206 · MDR key 25322555

Device

Generic name

Fcl Forceps, Biopsy, Non-electric

Manufacturer

Cook Ireland Ltd

Model number

G48240

Catalog number

BLB-024115

Lot number

C2336356

Product problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

G4 - PMA/510 (K) - N/A (CLASS I DEVICE). INVESTIGATION IS STILL PENDING, A FOLLOW UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED TO INCLUDE THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUSIONS.

Description of Event or Problem

UROPARTNERS HAD A BIGOPSY FOR BIOPSY IN THE URINARY TRACT TODAY THAT WOULD OPEN, BUT WOULDN'T CLOSE. NO UNINTENDED SECTION OF THIS DEVICE REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HOSPITALIZED AND DID NOT UNDERGO PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A DELAY OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. THE COMPLAINANT DID NOT REPORT ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE PATIENT DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.