n.a. UF902Recalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · Two-Pedal Footswitch HF Generators · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551372203), received between Jan 23, 2025 and Apr 21, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Excessive Heating2
- Power Problem2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
Patient problems
- Burn(s)2
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 21, 2025Power Problem; Power Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSUFFICIENT MONOPOLAR CAUTERY. PATIENT INVOLVED. PATIENT WAS INJURED; CUSTOMER HAD TO GET A BLOOD TRANSFUSION. PHYSICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO CAUTERIZE WITH THE 5MM ROLLER-BALL MONOPOLAR ELECTRODE AND INSUFFICIENT CAUTERY CAUSED EXCESSIVE BLEEDING. COAGULATION WAS MAXED AT 120 WATTS. PATIENT HAD TO HAVE BLOOD TRANSFUSED. CROSS REFERENCE UF/IMPORTER REPORT # 2020550-2025-00638.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21873797 ↗InjuryApr 21, 2025Power Problem; Power Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSUFFICIENT MONOPOLAR CAUTERY. PATIENT INVOLVED. PATIENT WAS INJURED; CUSTOMER HAD TO GET A BLOOD TRANSFUSION. PHYSICIAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO CAUTERIZE WITH THE 5MM ROLLER-BALL MONOPOLAR ELECTRODE AND INSUFFICIENT CAUTERY CAUSED EXCESSIVE BLEEDING. COAGULATION WAS MAXED AT 120 WATTS. PATIENT HAD TO HAVE BLOOD TRANSFUSED. CROSS REFERENCE MFR REPORT # 1221826-2025-00638.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21873781 ↗InjuryJan 23, 2025Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUTTING LOOP EXPLODED DURING A CASE. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE EXPLOSION IS THAT THE BLADDER WAS CHARRED. THE SURGEON WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT ANY LONG-TERM HARM TO THE PATIENT. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2025-00048, 9610617-2025-00050, 9610617-2025-00051, 9610617-2025-00052, 9610617-2025-00053 AND 9610617-2025-00054.
Patient problems: Burn(s)
MAUDE report 21222411 ↗InjuryJan 23, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUTTING LOOP EXPLODED DURING A CASE. ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE CONSEQUENCE OF THE EXPLOSION IS THAT THE BLADDER WAS CHARRED. THE SURGEON WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT ANY LONG-TERM HARM TO THE PATIENT. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2025-00048, 9610617-2025-00050, 9610617-2025-00051, 9610617-2025-00052, 9610617-2025-00053, 9610617-2025-00054.
Patient problems: Burn(s)
MAUDE report 21222363 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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