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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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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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