C-MAC 8403HXRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · C-MAC Video Laryngoscope D-BLADE · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551389447), received between May 30, 2025 and Jun 9, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Optical Problem” (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 Problem2
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Use of Device Problem; Optical Problem; Use of Device Problem; Optical Problem
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE CUSTOMER HAS REPORTED IMAGE GOES DARK WHEN IN USE. ALSO THE COVER GLASS AT THE DISTAL WINDOW LOOKS TO BE MISSING. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22168182 ↗MalfunctionMay 30, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THE CUSTOMER HAS REPORTED IMAGE GOES DARK WHEN IN USE. ALSO, THE COVER GLASS AT THE DISTAL WINDOW LOOKS TO BE MISSING. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22115428 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.