HOPKINS 28300BARecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · HOPKINS® Telescope 30°, 2.4 mm, 10 cm · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551111628), received between Sep 5, 2024 and Dec 29, 2025 — classified as 7 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (7 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Optical Problem7
- Break2
- Dent in Material2
- Improper Chemical Reaction1
- Inadequate or Insufficient Training1
- Scratched Material1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information7
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Break; Inadequate or Insufficient Training; Dent in Material; Improper Chemical Reaction; Break; Inadequate or Insufficient Training; Dent in Material; Improper Chemical Reaction
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LENS IS BROKEN. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23917773 ↗InjurySep 16, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: OPTICAL BREAKAGE DURING THE ITV. THE SURGERY HAD TO BE POSTPONED AND A PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION WAS REQUIRED. THEREFORE, THE CASE IS DEEMED REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23064704 ↗InjurySep 16, 2025Break; Dent in Material; Optical Problem; Scratched Material; Break; Dent in Material; Optical Problem; Scratched Material
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: OPTICAL BREAKAGE DURING THE ITV. THE SURGERY HAD TO BE POSTPONED AND A PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION WAS REQUIRED. THEREFORE, THE CASE IS DEEMED REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23064703 ↗InjuryApr 24, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, SURGEON USING 28300BA BUT UNABLE TO VISUALIZE CORRECT ANATOMY AND CREATE SECOND PORT DURING WRIST ARTHROSCOPY. STATED THE SCOPE WAS NOT A TRUE 30. ABANDONED SURGERY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21905794 ↗InjuryOct 14, 2024Optical Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS CLOUDY WHEN USED FOR ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY. SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO FULFILL PROCEDURE PLAN DUE TO POOR VISION. CLOUDINESS NOT VISIBLE TO THE EYE. THERE WAS NO OTHER SCOPE AVAILABLE FOR COMPLETION OF PROCEDURE. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2024-00307.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20446692 ↗InjuryOct 14, 2024Optical Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS CLOUDY WHEN USED FOR ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY. SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO FULFILL PROCEDURE PLAN DUE TO POOR VISION. CLOUDINESS NOT VISIBLE TO THE EYE. THERE WAS NO OTHER SCOPE AVAILABLE FOR COMPLETION OF PROCEDURE. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2024-00307.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20446240 ↗InjurySep 5, 2024Optical Problem; Optical Problem
CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2024-00376.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20149990 ↗InjurySep 5, 2024Optical Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCOPE WAS CLOUDY WHEN USED FOR ANKLE ARTHROSCOPY. SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO FULFILL PROCEDURE PLAN DUE TO POOR VISION. CLOUDINESS NOT VISIBLE TO THE EYE. THERE WAS NO OTHER SCOPE AVAILABLE FOR COMPLETION OF PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20149923 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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