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IMAGE1 CONNECT TC200USRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · CCU,MODULAR,IMAGE 1 CONNECT,US · 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 04048551356586), received between Feb 9, 2018 and Jul 30, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Erratic or Intermittent Display” (3 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

  • Erratic or Intermittent Display3
  • Computer Software Problem1
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem1
  • Programming Issue1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 30, 2025Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "UNITS ARE GOING BLACK/BLANK WHEN A CAMERA IS PLUGGED IN. CUT OUT IN MIDDLE OF PROCEDURE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22666436 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SINUS DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURE (CASE DATE UNKNOWN), IMAGE ON THE MONITOR AND SMARTSCREEN FLICKERED. THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT ANY PATIENT IMPACT. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 2027009-2025-00796.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22012524 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SINUS DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURE (CASE DATE UNKNOWN), IMAGE ON THE MONITOR AND SMARTSCREEN FLICKERED. THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT ANY PATIENT IMPACT. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 2027009-2025-00792

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22012523 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Erratic or Intermittent Display; Erratic or Intermittent Display

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SINUS DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPY PROCEDURE (CASE DATE UNKNOWN), IMAGE ON THE MONITOR AND SMARTSCREEN FLICKERED. THEY WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT ANY PATIENT IMPACT. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 2027009-2025-00794.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22012522 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2018Device Operates Differently Than Expected

    ALLEGEDLY, DURING SET UP FOR A LAPAROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE LIGHT SOURCE, WITH A LIGHT CABLE CONNECTED, WAS IN STAND-BY MODE AND THE LIGHT CABLE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO A SCOPE. WHEN THE CAMERA HEAD WAS CONNECTED TO THE TS200US CAMERA CONTROL UNIT (CCU) , THE LIGHT SOURCE AUTOMATICALLY WENT TO PREVIOUS SETTING OF 100% LIGHT INTENSITY AND, BECAUSE THE LIGHT CABLE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO A SCOPE AND IT WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT'S DRAPE, THE DRAPE WAS BURNED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7261844 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2018Computer Software Problem; Programming Issue; Computer Software Problem; Programming Issue

    ALLEGEDLY, DURING SET UP FOR A HYSTEROSCOPY PROCEDURE, THE LIGHT SOURCE, WITH A LIGHT CABLE CONNECTED, WAS IN STAND-BY MODE AND THE LIGHT CABLE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO A SCOPE. WHEN THE CAMERA HEAD WAS CONNECTED TO THE TS200US CAMERA CONTROL UNIT (CCU) , THE LIGHT SOURCE AUTOMATICALLY WENT TO PREVIOUS SETTING OF 100% LIGHT INTENSITY AND, BECAUSE THE LIGHT CABLE WAS NOT CONNECTED TO A SCOPE AND IT WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT'S DRAPE, THE DRAPE WAS BURNED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7261842 ↗

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