n.a. 27040XBRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Inner Sheath, for 27040 SM · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551076569), received between Apr 14, 2017 and Aug 15, 2025 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break4
- Material Separation4
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Patient Problem/Medical Problem2
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 15, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED DURING TRANSURETHRAL WATERJET ABLATION OF PROSTATE PROCEDURE THE BEAK BROKE OFF. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22817544 ↗MalfunctionApr 12, 2022Break; Material Separation; Break; Material Separation
DURING A TURP, SURGEON COMPLETED THE SURGERY, AND REALIZED WHEN PULLING OUT THE INSTRUMENTS THAT A BROKEN PIECE OF CERAMIC CAME OUT. A MISSING PIECE IS STILL IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 14084349 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2020Material Separation; Material Separation
ALLEGEDLY, DURING A UROLOGY PROCEDURE, THE CERAMIC TIP OF THE SHEATH BROKE. THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10870740 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2019Break
PER MEDWATCH REPORT, #MW5089606 RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2019, IT WAS REPORTED THE "PLASTIC END PIECE OF INSTRUMENT BROKE DURING A PROCEDURE".
Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem
MAUDE report 9200073 ↗MalfunctionMay 31, 2019Break
PER MEDWATCH #MW5086564 WE RECEIVED, "PLASTIC TIP BROKE OFF DURING SURGERY, RETRIEVED BY SURGEON".
Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem
MAUDE report 8660684 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2017Material Separation; Material Separation
THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL. I AM ADDING THE DEVICE EVALUATION AND UPDATING CORRESPONDING FIELDS.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6494980 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2017Material Separation; Material Separation
THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. WE ARE PROVIDING EVALUATION OF DEVICE AND UPDATING OTHER FIELDS AS A RESULT. WE ARE CORRECTING DATE CODE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 6494977 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.