n.a. 26870UFSRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Dissecting Electrode · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551072578), received between Jun 11, 2019 and Jun 25, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Break1
- Sparking1
- Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- Burn, Thermal1
- Patient Problem/Medical Problem1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJun 25, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE ITEM WAS USED ON A SURGERY KARL STORZ 26870UFS: MONOPOLAR DISSECT L SHAPED ELECTRODE SHORT, RESULTING IN A PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22331329 ↗InjuryJun 25, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE ITEM WAS USED ON A SURGERY KARL STORZ 26870UFS: MONOPOLAR DISSECT L SHAPED ELECTRODE SHORT, RESULTING IN A PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22331326 ↗MalfunctionOct 14, 2019Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure
ALLEGEDLY PER THE CUSTOMER, DURING AN APPENDECTOMY THE SURGEON NOTICED A SMALL 1-2 MM PARTIAL THICKNESS BURN ON THE CECUM. PER SURGEON THE BURN CAME FROM THE INSULATION OF THE ELECTROCAUTERY DEVICE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: Burn, Thermal
MAUDE report 9184966 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2019Break; Sparking
ALLEGEDLY, IT WAS REPORTED THE L HOOK INSULATION WAS DAMAGED PRIOR TO USE AND IT SPARKED AND BURNED THE PATIENT'S SKIN. THE BURN WAS NOTICED AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem
MAUDE report 8689542 ↗
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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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