n.a. 26153EARecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Hysteroscope Sheath, 5 mm · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551094167), received between Oct 17, 2018 and Jan 29, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Material Fragmentation2
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
Patient problems
- Foreign Body In Patient2
- Insufficient Information2
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 29, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PHYSICIAN WAS TRYING TO GET THE PRODUCT THROUGH THE CERVIX AND THE SCOPE BROKE. THE HYSTEROSCOPE SHEATH AND HOPKINS TELESCOPE 30°, 2.9 MM, 30 CM WERE ATTACHED (BOTH INSTRUMENTS WERE BEING USED DURING THE PROCEDURE).IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE HYTERSOCOPY PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED FOR 30 MINUTES ON (B)(6) 2024, THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE, THE PATIENT WAS REFERRED TO GYN CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2025-00026.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21270385 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Break; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Break; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024, THE PHYSICAN WAS TRYING TO GET THEPRODUCT THROUGH THE CERVIX AND THE SCOPE BROKE. THE HYSTEROSCOPE SHEATH AND HOPKINS TELESCOPE 30°, 2.9 MM, 30 CM WERE ATTACHED (BOTH INSTRUMENTS WERE BEING USED DURING THE PROCEDURE). IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS ANY HARM TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2025-00026.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21150664 ↗InjuryOct 4, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON OBSERVED DEBRIS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE SHEATH. IT WAS AN APPEARANCE OF METALLIC FLAKES IS WAS SMALL ENOUGH THAT IT COULD NOT BE SEEN BY THE NAKED EYE ONLY THROUGH THE SCOPE AND CAMERA.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 17873605 ↗InjuryOct 4, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON OBSERVED DEBRIS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE SHEATH. IT WAS AN APPEARANCE OF METALLIC FLAKES IS WAS SMALL ENOUGH THAT IT COULD NOT BE SEEN BY THE NAKED EYE ONLY THROUGH THE SCOPE AND CAMERA.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 17873511 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
ALLEGEDLY, DURING A HYSTEROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THEY SAW TISSUE FROM A PREVIOUS CASE COME OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT CHANNEL OF THE SHEATH WHEN AN INSTRUMENT WAS PUT THROUGH THE CHANNEL.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7976394 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.