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n.a. 26173FPRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Fan Retractor · Class 2

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551098004), received between Mar 2, 2026 and Mar 2, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem2
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 2, 2026Mechanical Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "WHEN THE SURGEON OPENS THE RETRACTOR AND PLACES IT NEAR THE LIVER, IF IT IS MOVED, THE BRANCHES OF THE RETRACTOR SHIFT AND DAMAGE THE ORGAN." DUE TO A POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF THE LIVER, THIS CASE IS DEEMED REPORTABLE. NO FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE NATURE OF THE INJURY (SEVERITY) ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24491917 ↗
  • InjuryMar 2, 2026Mechanical Problem

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "WHEN THE SURGEON OPENS THE RETRACTOR AND PLACES IT NEAR THE LIVER, IF IT IS MOVED, THE BRANCHES OF THE RETRACTOR SHIFT AND DAMAGE THE ORGAN." DUE TO A POSSIBLE DAMAGE OF THE LIVER, THIS CASE IS DEEMED REPORTABLE. NO FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THE NATURE OF THE INJURY (SEVERITY) ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24491913 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.