n.a. 28160KD-SRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · BIPOLAR ELECTRODE, 2MM, STERILE · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551395523), received between Dec 2, 2025 and Dec 2, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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
- Material Fragmentation2
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 2, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CUTTING LOOP WAS BROKEN DURING SURGERY, PART OF THE LOOP INCLUDING THE CURVED TIP WAS STUCK INSIDE THE PATIENT'S UTERUS, HAD TO REMOVE IT UNDER FLUOROSCOPY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. BUT THE CASE WAS DELAYED ABOUT AN HOUR AS WE HAD TO SEARCH FOR THE MISSING PART OF THE CUTTING LOOP EVERYWHERE AND EVENTUALLY HAD TO DO X-RAY AND REMOVE IT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23700307 ↗InjuryDec 2, 2025Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CUTTING LOOP WAS BROKEN DURING SURGERY, PART OF THE LOOP INCLUDING THE CURVED TIP WAS STUCK INSIDE THE PATIENT'S UTERUS, HAD TO REMOVE IT UNDER FLUOROSCOPY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. BUT THE CASE WAS DELAYED ABOUT AN HOUR AS WE HAD TO SEARCH FOR THE MISSING PART OF THE CUTTING LOOP EVERYWHERE AND EVENTUALLY HAD TO DO X-RAY AND REMOVE IT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23700306 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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