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CLICKLINE 33151Recalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · CLICKLINE Plastic Handle · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551009369), received between Jul 27, 2017 and Mar 9, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).

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.

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information2
  • Material Erosion1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • Bowel Burn2
  • Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Use of Device Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS, A UNIPOLAR HIGH FREQUENCY CORD WAS ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE FOR USE WITH A MARYLAND GRASPER. THE METAL JAWS WERE APPLIED TO TISSUE DEEP WITHIN THE UTERO PELVIC REGION, AND THE SURGEONS ENSURED THAT NO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES WERE INVOLVED BEFORE APPLYING COAGULATION. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2026-00500. 9610617-2026-00501.

    Patient problems: Bowel Burn

    MAUDE report 24553318 ↗
  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS, A UNIPOLAR HIGH FREQUENCY CORD WAS ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE FOR USE WITH A MARYLAND GRASPER. THE METAL JAWS WERE APPLIED TO TISSUE DEEP WITHIN THE UTERO PELVIC REGION, AND THE SURGEONS ENSURED THAT NO SURROUNDING STRUCTURES WERE INVOLVED BEFORE APPLYING COAGULATION. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2026-00500; 9610617-2026-00501.

    Patient problems: Bowel Burn

    MAUDE report 24553317 ↗
  • InjuryJul 27, 2017Material Erosion; Material Erosion

    ALLEGEDLY, THE DOCTOR WAS PERFORMING A HYSTERECTOMY ON A PATIENT WHEN THE 33151 HANDLE WAS LAID DOWN ON THE PATIENT AND THE CAUTERY ACTIVATED. THERE WERE BREECHES IN THE INSULATION ON THE HANDLE AND IT ARCED AND THE PATIENT RECEIVED A BURN IN THE ABDOMEN AREA. THE DOCTOR COVERED THE BURN IN FLAMAZINE AND HAD A COSMETIC SURGEON ASSESS THE BURN; THE COSMETIC SURGEON SAID IT WOULD HEAL NICELY AND NO ACTIONS NEED BE TAKEN. DR. (B)(6) SAW HER AGAIN AND SAYS THE BURN IS HEALING WELL. HE CHARACTERIZED IT AS A 2ND DEGREE BURN.

    Patient problems: Partial thickness (Second Degree) Burn

    MAUDE report 6749123 ↗

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