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
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.