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NA 26208AMARecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · HOPKINS Telescope 6° · Class 2

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551367537), received between May 27, 2026 and Sep 2, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Distortion” (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

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: 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: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 2 reportsSep 2026: 1 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Optical Distortion2
  • Poor Quality Image2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 2, 2026Poor Quality Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50570882 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Optical Distortion

    The following was reported: "The Vision is foggy, and there is a shadow due to a solder joint issue." No negative impact in state of health reported.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50525011 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Optical Distortion

    The following was reported: "Telescope was found to be faulty and not clear. Image shows as if there is a fungus/water inside the field of view." No negative impact in state of health reported.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50479612 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED "NOT CLEAR / BLUR". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25307045 ↗

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