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n.a. 11101HDRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · HD Video Rhino-Laryngoscope, 3.7 mm · Class 2

Adverse event reports
16
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 16 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551416389), received between Mar 4, 2025 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 16 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “No Display/Image” (13 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 2 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 2 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 2 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 4 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • No Display/Image13
  • Circuit Failure3
  • Optical Problem3
  • Device Reprocessing Problem1
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Optical Obstruction1
  • Output Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions14
  • Insufficient Information2
  • Lethargy1

Recent adverse event reports

The 16 most recent of 16 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50905111 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50904974 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50697618 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50694579 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2026No Display/Image

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50458755 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Circuit Failure; Optical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE DOES NOT SHOWS IMAGE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24306344 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 17, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED "NO IMAGE, NO LIGHT". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24105497 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 5, 2026Circuit Failure; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED "DOES NOT SHOW IMAGE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23968595 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2025No Display/Image; Optical Problem; No Display/Image; Optical Problem

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: LIGHT BUT NO IMAGE. THERE IS NO INFORMATION THAT THE EVENT CAUSED A HARM OR SERIOUS INJURY TO PATIENT, USER OR THIRD PARTY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23085973 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 4, 2025No Display/Image; No Display/Image

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THERE IS NO IMAGE ON THE TELEPACK. THERE IS AN AIR LEAK. NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22974157 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2025No Display/Image; Use of Device Problem; No Display/Image; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMAGE WENT BLACK AND THERE WAS NO LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE SCOPE DURING PROCEDURE. THE SCOPE WAS WITHDRAWN, AFTER WHICH A NEW SCOPE HAD TO BE INTRODUCED. THE SURGICAL PROLONGATION WAS LESS THAN 15 MINUTES. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22912238 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2025No Display/Image; Output Problem; No Display/Image; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "UNABLE TO TEST/DUE TO NO IMAGE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Lethargy

    MAUDE report 22439564 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 8, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Optical Obstruction; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Optical Obstruction

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PICTURE WENT PURPLE AND SWITCH ITSELF OFF MID CONSULTATION. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22439550 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED WARRANTY REPAIR, INSTRUMENT IS NOT WORKING. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22338776 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Circuit Failure; No Display/Image; Circuit Failure; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIDEO RHINO-LARYNGOSCOPE HAS "NO IMAGE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21759193 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2025No Display/Image; Insufficient Device Problem Information; No Display/Image; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "NO IMAGE, NEW UNIT, NO HUMIDITY INSIDE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21515604 ↗

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