NA 8404AXRecalls & reported problems
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · C-MAC Video Laryngoscope MAC #3 · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 14
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551441855), received between May 27, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 14 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Reprocessing Problem” (6 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
- Device Reprocessing Problem6
- Output below Specifications4
- Display or Visual Feedback Problem3
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem3
- Optical Problem3
- Poor Quality Image2
- Energy Output Problem1
- Failure to Power Up1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions13
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Output below Specifications
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50954106 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Output below Specifications
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50699291 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2026Output below Specifications
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50328241 ↗MalfunctionJul 9, 2026Failure to Power Up
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25763300 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LOW LIGHT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25436388 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LOW LIGHT FROM LED-LIGHT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25033714 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS LOW LIGHT FROM THE DEVICE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24449706 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Output below Specifications; Device Reprocessing Problem; Output below Specifications
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS DIM LIGHT SOURCE. NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23852422 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Energy Output Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Energy Output Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LIGHT SOURCE DEFECTIVE. ACCORDING TO THE EVENT DESCRIPTION THERE IS NO INFORMATION THAT THE EVENT CAUSED A HARM OR SERIOUS INJURY TO PATIENT, USER OR THIRD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23832915 ↗MalfunctionOct 31, 2025Optical Problem; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED "LOW LIGHT FROM THIS BLADE". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23437928 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Display or Visual Feedback Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE OF THE C-MAC POCKET MONITOR DURING INTUBATION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22682569 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image; Device Reprocessing Problem; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS "LOW LIGHT FROM LED, DARK PICTURE". NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22472398 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Use of Device Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Use of Device Problem
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, LED OF THE VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPE TOO DARK. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22092472 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Optical Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Optical Problem
ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, THERE IS NO LIGHT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22087993 ↗
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- McGRATH 340-000-000Covidien LP · LARYNGOSCOPE, RIGID84 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.