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LED POWER 20161420-1Recalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · POWER LED 175, w/o acc. · Class 2

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551288900), received between Feb 10, 2023 and Jan 10, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Human-Device Interface 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Human-Device Interface Problem2
  • Overheating of Device2
  • Energy Spectrum Incorrect1
  • Excessive Heating1
  • Inadequate or Insufficient Training1
  • Smoking1
  • Temperature Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Superficial (First Degree) Burn2
  • Bradycardia1
  • Burn(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 10, 2025Energy Spectrum Incorrect; Smoking; Energy Spectrum Incorrect; Smoking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT " THERE WAS A SMOKY SMELL. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT. THE OPERATION WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SURGICAL TOWER". THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21129507 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2024Temperature Problem; Excessive Heating; Temperature Problem; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CYSTOSCOPY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024, THE SURGICAL TEAM ASKED FOR THE EQUIPMENT TO BE TURNED ON IN PREPARATION FOR THE CYSTOSCOPY. RIGHT AFTER THE EQUIPMENT WAS TURNED ON, THE SCRUB TECH NOTICED A SMOKY SMELL AND PICKED UP THE LIGHT CORD. AN INSPECTION OF THE DRAPES REVEALED A BURN HOLE. DRAPES WERE THEN PULLED BACK AND PATIENT'S SKIN WAS INSPECTED FOR ANY INJURY. FORTUNATELY, NO INJURY WAS OBSERVED BY THE SURGEON OR THE STAFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19997563 ↗
  • InjuryAug 3, 2023Inadequate or Insufficient Training; Human-Device Interface Problem; Inadequate or Insufficient Training; Human-Device Interface Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED AN EVENT PERTAINING TO A POWER LED AT (B)(6) HOSPITAL WHERE IT REPORTED THAT THE USER RECEIVED A BURN TO THEIR ARM WHEN DISCONNECTING THE SCOPE FROM THE LIGHT SOURCE BECAUSE THE METAL CONNECTOR TOUCHED THEIR ARM. THE USER RECEIVED FIRST AID TREATMENT. NO LASTING EFFECTS OF THE BURN INJURY. THE PAIN WAS INITIALLY KEPT COVERED BUT OTHERWISE MANAGED WITH FIRST AID. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

    MAUDE report 17452968 ↗
  • InjuryAug 3, 2023Human-Device Interface Problem; Human-Device Interface Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED AN EVENT PERTAINING TO A POWER LED AT TOWNLANDS HOSPITAL WHERE IT REPORTED THAT THE USER RECEIVED A BURN TO THEIR ARM WHEN DISCONNECTING THE SCOPE FROM THE LIGHT SOURCE BECAUSE THE METAL CONNECTOR TOUCHED THEIR ARM. THE USER RECEIVED FIRST AID TREATMENT. NO LASTING EFFECTS OF THE BURN INJURY. THE PAIN WAS INITIALLY KEPT COVERED BUT OTHERWISE MANAGED WITH FIRST AID. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER.

    Patient problems: Superficial (First Degree) Burn

    MAUDE report 17452964 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 10, 2023Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THE STAFF HAS RECEIVED BURNS FROM THE LIGHT LEAD CAUSED BY THIS DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Bradycardia

    MAUDE report 16354004 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 10, 2023Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THE STAFF HAS RECEIVED BURNS FROM THE LIGHT LEAD CAUSED BY THIS DEVICE.

    Patient problems: Burn(s)

    MAUDE report 16353971 ↗

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