HOPKINS 27294AARecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · HOPKINS® Telescope 6°, 18 Fr. · Class 2
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551233825), received between Nov 2, 2023 and Dec 22, 2025 — classified as 7 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (4 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 Problem4
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
- Break2
- Material Fragmentation2
- Poor Quality Image2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Inadequate or Insufficient Training1
- Material Separation1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information8
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 22, 2025Poor Quality Image; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Poor Quality Image; Insufficient Device Problem Information
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE IMAGE WAS BLURRY. IN CONSEQUENCE THE SURGERY WAS RE-SCHEDULED. THUS, THE CASE WAS DEEMED REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23865650 ↗InjuryDec 22, 2025Poor Quality Image; Poor Quality Image
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE IMAGE WAS BLURRY. IN CONSEQUENCE THE SURGERY WAS RE-SCHEDULED. THUS, THE CASE WAS DEEMED REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23865584 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Material Separation; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Material Separation; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ROD LENS CAME OUT DURING THE SURGERY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23659217 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Optical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Optical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR LEFT PCNL FOR RENAL PELVIS AND LOWER CALYX STONE. SURGERY WAS SCHEDULED FOR 1.5 TO 2 HOURS, THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED FOR 1 HOUR. THE ISSUE OCCURRED INTRA-OPERATIVELY DURING THE STONE FRAGMENTATION. DUE TO THE BLURRED VISION, THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO FULLY REMOVE THE STONE. THE REMAINING STONE WILL BE ADDRESSED IN A FOLLOW-UP PCNL. PATIENT WILL REQUIRE A SECOND PCNL SURGERY TO REMOVE THE REMAINING STONE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22773434 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE SHOWS BLURRED VISION. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE DURATION OF THE SURGICAL PROLONGATION WAS THEREFORE LONGER THAN 60 MINUTES AND THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. IN ADDITION, AN ADDITIONAL SURGICAL/MEDICAL OR DIAGNOSTICAL INTERVENTION WAS NECESSARY TO PREVENT FURTHER INJURY TO THE PATIENT AND AN ADDITIONAL OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION WAS NECESSARY. THEREFORE, THE RISK TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IS NOT NEGLIGIBLE AND THE EVENT IS DEEMED REPORTABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22773430 ↗MalfunctionJun 18, 2025Inadequate or Insufficient Training; Detachment of Device or Device Component; No Apparent Adverse Event; Inadequate or Insufficient Training; Detachment of Device or Device Component; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LENS CAME OUT FROM SCOPE DURING SURGERY. THE VISION DETERIORATED IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22287966 ↗InjuryApr 15, 2024Material Fragmentation; Optical Problem; Material Fragmentation; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING PCNL SUDDEN LOSS OF VISION OCCURRED AND ALL LENS OF THE TELESCOPE FALL OUT." FURTHER RECEIVED INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED BY MORE THAN 60 MINUTES AND COULD NOT BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE INFORMATION ALSO INDICATE THAT THE PROCEDURE HAD TO BE POSTPONED BY 2 DAYS AND ADDITIONAL/PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION WAS REQUIRED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19105175 ↗InjuryApr 15, 2024Material Fragmentation; Optical Problem; Material Fragmentation; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING PCNL SUDDEN LOSS OF VISION OCCURRED AND ALL LENS OF THE TELESCOPE FALL OUT." FURTHER RECEIVED INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS PROLONGED BY MORE THAN 60 MINUTES AND COULD NOT BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE INFORMATION ALSO INDICATE THAT THE PROCEDURE HAD TO BE POSTPONED BY 2 DAYS AND ADDITIONAL/PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION WAS REQUIRED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19105174 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING FIFTH SURGERY THE VISION GOT LOST. IT WAS FOUND THAT OBJECTIVE LENS DETACHED FROM TIP. THE PROCEDURE ABANDONED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18066539 ↗InjuryNov 2, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING FIFTH SURGERY THE VISION GOT LOST. IT WAS FOUND THAT OBJECTIVE LENS DETACHED FROM TIP. THE PROCEDURE ABANDONED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18060115 ↗
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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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