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n.a. 26183MD-SRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · BRUCKER/MESSROGHLI SUPRALOOP LARGE · Class 2

Adverse event reports
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551393567), received between Jul 11, 2019 and Aug 31, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Lack of Effect” (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

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Lack of Effect2
  • Defective Device1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Fracture1
  • Material Fragmentation1
  • Material Separation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
  • Laceration(s)1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Material Fragmentation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50527683 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 15, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTRAOPERATIVE USE OF THE SUPRA-LOOP, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COATING AT THE DISTAL END OF THE LOOP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE INSTRUMENT (LOOP) WAS REPLACED INTRAOPERATIVELY WITH ANOTHER IDENTICAL LOOP. THE SURGERY WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE. DISTAL END OF THE LOOP: COATING DETACHED NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24886515 ↗
  • InjuryNov 26, 2025Lack of Effect; Lack of Effect

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, POOR CUTTING FUNCTION, CUTTING FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE, CURRENT FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE. CERVIX WAS SEVERED PRIMARILY BY PULLING ON THE LOOP. THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CUTTING FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE, CURRENT FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE. CERVIX WAS SEVERED PRIMARILY BY PULLING ON THE LOOP.HF SETTING: LASH PROGRAM. MAX 130 WATTS, SOFTCUT - SMOOTH CUTTING. PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH LESS THAN 15 MINS DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23659237 ↗
  • InjuryNov 26, 2025Lack of Effect; Lack of Effect

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, POOR CUTTING FUNCTION, CUTTING FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE, CURRENT FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE. CERVIX WAS SEVERED PRIMARILY BY PULLING ON THE LOOP. THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CUTTING FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE, CURRENT FUNCTION WAS QUESTIONABLE.CERVIX WAS SEVERED PRIMARILY BY PULLING ON THE LOOP.HF SETTING: LASH PROGRAM. MAX 130 WATTS, SOFTCUT - SMOOTH CUTTING. PROCEDURE WAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH LESS THAN 15 MINS DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23659220 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2021Fracture; Fracture

    ALLEGEDLY, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC SUPRACERVICAL HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SUPRALOOP BROKE DURING REMOVAL OF UTERUS AND CAUSED BLEEDING. PER THE NURSE THE BLEEDING VESSEL WAS CLIPPED TO OBTAIN HEMOSTASIS IN SURGERY, NO FURTHER TREATMENT REQUIRED.

    Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

    MAUDE report 11738350 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2019Material Separation; Material Separation

    ALLEGEDLY, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC SUPRACERVICAL HYSTERECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE SUPRALOOP BROKE AND THE COLON WAS NICKED. PER THE NURSE MANAGER, "THE PATIENT WAS HARMED BUT THE WOUND WAS REPAIRED IN SURGERY, NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS NOTED".

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8794079 ↗
  • InjuryJul 11, 2019Defective Device

    SIGMOID COLON NICKED DURING SURGERY. SURGEON STATED THE "NICK" WAS A RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT (SUPER LOOP).

    Patient problems: Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 8785856 ↗

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