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NA 26208SBRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Shaver Blade GYN · 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 04048551274736), received between Jan 16, 2024 and Jan 16, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. 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: 2 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: 0 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

  • Break2
  • Fracture1
  • Material Fragmentation1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

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, 2024Break; Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO NEW BLADES BROKE AS SOON AS DRILLCUT WAS STARTED. IN THIS CASE, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE FOR A PIECE OF THE BLADE TO HAVE ENDED UP INSIDE THE PATIENT. FORTUNATELY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHEN THE BLADE WAS OUTSIDE THE PATIENT WHEN THE PIECE CAME OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18519522 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 16, 2024Break; Material Fragmentation; Break; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO NEW BLADES BROKE AS SOON AS DRILL CUT WAS STARTED. IN THIS CASE, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE FOR A PIECE OF THE BLADE TO HAVE ENDED UP INSIDE THE PATIENT. FORTUNATELY, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHEN THE BLADE WAS OUTSIDE THE PATIENT WHEN THE PIECE CAME OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18519520 ↗

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