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MIP Minimal Invasive PCNL 27840KARecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Nephroscope for MIP L · Class 2

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551366660), received between Apr 24, 2024 and Aug 20, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 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: 1 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Jul 23, 2024Open, Classified

    Various medical device product IFUs contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed and/or approved for safety and efficacy by the FDA.

    Z-3225-2024 · Root cause: Process design · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
  • Optical Distortion1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 20, 2026Optical Distortion

    The following was reported: "Improper vision while using PCNL scope. The duration of the prolongation was approximately 1 hour. "

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50350248 ↗
  • InjuryApr 24, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OBJECTIVE LENS COME OUT FROM TIP DURING A PROCEDURE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED. ON (B)(6) 2024 WE GOT NEW INFORMATION, THAT DURING PROCEDURE THE LENS FALL OUT INSIDE PATIENT BODY AND CAUSED A PROLONGATION FOR MORE THAN 60 MINUTES. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE SEPARATED PART COULD BE RETRIEVED. THEREFORE, AS A PRECAUTION, THE CASE IS DEEMED REPORTABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19175981 ↗
  • InjuryApr 24, 2024Break; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Break; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OBJECTIVE LENS COME OUT FROM TIP DURING A PROCEDURE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED. ON APRIL 15, 2024 WE GOT NEW INFORMATION, THAT DURING PROCEDURE THE LENS FALL OUT INSIDE PATIENT BODY AND CAUSED A PROLONGATION FOR MORE THAN 60 MINUTES. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE SEPARATED PART COULD BE RETRIEVED. THEREFORE, AS A PRECAUTION, THE CASE IS DEEMED REPORTABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19175977 ↗

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