C-MAC 8401BXCRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · C-MAC® Videolaryng.MAC#4 · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551002438), received between Mar 10, 2025 and Dec 10, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Display or Visual Feedback Problem” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
- No Display/Image1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 10, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE MALFUNCTIONED DURING THE PROCEDURE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, FUNCTIONALITY WAS RESTORED. HOWEVER, THE IMAGE QUALITY REMAINED SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23771376 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMAGE TURNED OFF DURING THE PROCEDURE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21560947 ↗
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- McGRATH MAC 301-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID2 recalls90 reports
- n.a. 8404BXCKarl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID141 reports
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- McGRATH 340-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID84 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.