n.a. 30173RRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Working Insert, for needle holders · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 04048551008898), received between Mar 2, 2020 and Aug 13, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 13, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50237264 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
ALLEGEDLY, PER THE CUSTOMER DURING A BARIATRIC PROCEDURE THE SURGEON COULD NOT GRAB THE NEEDLE, WHILE INSPECTING THE NEEDLE DRIVER HE NOTICED THE CARBIDE INSERT ON ONE OF THE JAWS MISSING. PER THE FACILITY IT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE METAL INSERT WAS ON THE JAW IN THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCEDURE. A SEARCH FOR THE METAL CARBIDE INSERT INSIDE THE PATIENT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING ANOTHER SET, WITH NO FURTHER INTERVENTION REQUIRED OR HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9774935 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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