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NA 8404BXRecalls & reported problems

Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · C-MAC Video Laryngoscope MAC #4 · Class 1

Adverse event reports
11
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551441930), received between Apr 24, 2025 and Aug 5, 2026 — classified as 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Reprocessing Problem” (5 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: 0 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 2 reportsSep 2025: 3 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520263
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Reprocessing Problem5
  • Electrical /Electronic Property Problem3
  • Optical Problem3
  • No Display/Image2
  • Poor Quality Image2
  • Energy Output Problem1
  • Leak/Splash1
  • Loose or Intermittent Connection1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
  • Insufficient Information4

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 5, 2026Loose or Intermittent Connection; No Apparent Adverse Event

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50150329 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS A DIM LIGHT, IMAGE BLURRY. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24415286 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image; Device Reprocessing Problem; No Display/Image; Poor Quality Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "IMAGE LOSS" NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23658869 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 19, 2025Leak/Splash; Poor Quality Image; Energy Output Problem; Leak/Splash; Poor Quality Image; Energy Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THE DEVICE HAD FLICKERING LIGHT. NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23096395 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Reprocessing 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. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: -9610617-2025-01631. -9610617-2025-01330.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23089756 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Reprocessing 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. CROSS REFERENCE MDR: 9610617-2025-01330, 9610617-2025-01632.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23089755 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: LOOSE CONTACT VIDEO IMAGE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22866627 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 4, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, LIGHT SOURCE WEAK. NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22710133 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 15, 2025Optical Problem; Optical Problem

    ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED, LIGHT WORKS, BUT NO PICTURE. NO DEATH OR (UNANTICIPATED) SERIOUS DETERIORATION IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22516115 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Optical Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Optical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD DIMMED LIGHT. NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21918492 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2025Mechanical Problem; Output Problem; Mechanical Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE CONTACT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 21905786 ↗

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