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n.a. 24515Recalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Coagulation Electrode · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551263747), received between Mar 26, 2025 and Jan 16, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

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 16, 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: 1 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: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE VAAFT PROCEDURE, ELECTRODE TIP BROKE AWAY FROM THE INSULATION SHEATH. DIDN'T COMPLETELY BREAK OFF DUE TO THE WIRING, CAME OFF WHEN SCRUB WAS CLEANING IT. SURGEON WASN'T HAPPY TO CARRY ON SO WE GOT A SPARE ELECTRODE. PROCEDURE COMPLETED WITH LESS THAN 15 MINUTES DELAY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24094866 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE SURGEON WAS USING THE PRODUCT DURING AN EPSIT PROCEDURE. THE SCRUB NURSE AND CONSULTANT ASKED MID CASE IF THE COAGULATION END SHOULD COME AWAY FROM THE INSULATION. IT WAS SAID NO AND ADVISED TO OPEN ANOTHER SET TO USE A SECOND ELECTRODE, BUT SURGEON DIDN'T THINK IT WAS WORTH OPENING A NEW SET FOR. THE CASE WAS FINISHED. NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21704069 ↗

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