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Flex-X 11278A1Recalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Uretero-Reno-Fiberscope FLEX-X² · Class 2

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551226339), received between Feb 7, 2025 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Display or Visual Feedback 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: 1 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: 2 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem2
  • Crack1
  • Erratic or Intermittent Display1
  • Fracture1
  • Mechanical Problem1
  • Optical Obstruction1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50860222 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 3, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT OPTICAL SYSTEM DAMAGED FOR NO APPARENT REASON, CAUSING BLURRED VISION. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24779629 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 13, 2026Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED: "THE DEFLECTION IS DEFECTIVE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24591615 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 24, 2025Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING URETEROSCOPY, THE ANGLED GUIDEWIRE APPEARED TO BREAK WHILE BEING MANIPULATED OVER THE GUIDEWIRE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23890606 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 22, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Fracture; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Fracture

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, IMAGE DROPOUTS DURING PROCEDURE OBSERVED AND A LEAKAGE. NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23865585 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2025Optical Obstruction; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Optical Obstruction; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT: THERE'S AIR LEAKAGE HAPPENING, AND THE WORKING CHANNEL IS CLOGGED. THE DEFLECTION IS EITHER INSUFFICIENT. NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT INJURY AND NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21334637 ↗

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