n.a. 26002MRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Unipolar High Frequency Cord, 300 cm · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551090237), received between Sep 14, 2023 and Mar 9, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
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
- Electrical Shorting1
- Fire1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Bowel Burn2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
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: 9610617-2026-00499. 9610617-2026-00501.
Patient problems: Bowel Burn
MAUDE report 24553367 ↗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: 9610617-2026-00499. 9610617-2026-00501.
Patient problems: Bowel Burn
MAUDE report 24553316 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Fire; Electrical Shorting; Fire; Electrical Shorting
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CORD BURNT DURING THE SURGERY WHILE AN OPEN FLAME WAS WITNESSED. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINT HISTORY REVIEW ONE SERIOUS INJURY WAS REPORTED FOR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THEREFORE, THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY IS NOT NEGLIGIBLE, HENCE THE COMPLAINTS ARE CONSIDERED AS REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17745404 ↗
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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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