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Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · C-MAC Video Laryngoscope MIL #0 · Class 1

Adverse event reports
14
Deaths reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04048551441947), received between Jun 23, 2025 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 13 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: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 2 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 1 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 1 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 2 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Reprocessing Problem5
  • Output Problem4
  • Optical Problem3
  • Output below Specifications3
  • Poor Quality Image3
  • Energy Output Problem2
  • No Display/Image2
  • Loss of or Failure to Bond1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
  • Insufficient Information4
  • Pneumothorax1

Recent adverse event reports

The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026No Display/Image

    It was reported that during an intubation attempt completed by CMAC blade was used for laryngoscopy. Upon entering patient's mouth with scope, field of vision on video camera was black. physician was unable to visualize infant's mouth or vocal cords or throat. CMAC pulled from service and intubation successful with direct laryngoscopy blade. No negative impact in state of health reported.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50884593 ↗
  • DeathSep 22, 2026Output below Specifications

    The following was reported: Patient was born at 33+4 weeks gestation. Following admission to the neonatal unit for prematurity and observation, the infant developed increasing respiratory distress, oxygen requirement and respiratory acidosis. Despite non-invasive respiratory support, the patients oxygen requirement remained around 30% and chest x-ray was consistent with Surfactant Lung Disease Deficiency. The clinical team therefore decided to proceed with Less Invasive Surfactant Administration using Karl Storz video laryngoscope.Attempts by different doctors were made to visualize the airway using video laryngoscope but difficulties were encountered with airway visualization, including reports of a dark video screen.The procedure was subsequently completed using a conventional laryngoscope. Shortly after the procedure, patient experienced sudden clinical deterioration with a significant right-sided tension pneumothorax identified. Emergency needle thoracocentesis and subsequent chest drains were unable to improve Patients condition, and patient died.The concern is that poor visualization using the Karl Storz video laryngoscope hindered successful LISA administration, and potentia

    Patient problems: Pneumothorax

    MAUDE report 50861620 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Output below Specifications

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50161878 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2026Output below Specifications

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25849923 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Energy Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO LIGHT OUTPUT. NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25230583 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 28, 2026Energy Output Problem

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

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25023622 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO LIGHT COMING OUT OF THE DISTAL TIP, VIDEO IMAGE DARK. NO PROCEDURE OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24569026 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Device Reprocessing Problem; No Display/Image

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT IS FLICKERING. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24397468 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE IS NO IMAGE ON THE MONITOR, BLACK SCREEN NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23694534 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Output Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT IS WITHOUT FUNCTION / NO LIGHT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23598260 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Output Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIGHT IS FLICKERING. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23598258 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 20, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem; Poor Quality Image; Optical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THERE WAS NO LIGHT, VERY HARD TO SEE THROUGH. NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22849109 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE OF LED LIGHT, THE LED LIGHT "STARTING TO DIM AND THEN EVENTUALLY GONE OUT COMPLETELY". NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22310762 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2025Output Problem; Output Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE OF LED LIGHT, THE LED LIGHT "STARTING TO DIM AND THEN EVENTUALLY GONE OUT COMPLETELY". NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22310548 ↗

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