TIPCAM1Recalls & reported problems across all models
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 65
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of TIPCAM1 by Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 65 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 4, 2021 and Aug 27, 2026 — classified as 10 injuries, 55 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Erratic or Intermittent Display” (16 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported TIPCAM1 problems
Device problems
- Erratic or Intermittent Display16
- Optical Problem13
- Insufficient Device Problem Information9
- Output Problem8
- Optical Distortion6
- Poor Quality Image6
- Break5
- Device Damaged Prior to Use5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions55
- Insufficient Information8
- Bowel Burn2
- Foreign Body In Patient1
TIPCAM1 models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- TIPCAM1 26605BAUreteroscope and accessories, flexible/rigid37 reports
- TIPCAM1 26605AAUreteroscope and accessories, flexible/rigid28 reports
Recent TIPCAM1 adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Optical Distortion
The following was reported: "On (b)(6) 2026, medical staff of the anesthesiology department encountered the issue of screen bar flickering on the lens while using the 3D high definition electronic laparoscope, which prevented the medical staff from accurately assessing the patient's condition." No negative impact in state of health reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50482791 ↗InjuryAug 5, 2026Output Problem
It was reported that during a prostatectomy, there was an endoscope failure error. The endoscope module was restarted each time with about 1 hour of delay because after some time it appeared again. The endoscope was continued to be used. There was no patient injury. The procedure was completed successfully.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50150332 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50060729 ↗MalfunctionJul 6, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "3D CAMERA HEAD FLICKERING.". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25720971 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Optical Distortion
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "FOGGY."
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25587390 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2026Optical Problem
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "INTRA-OPERATIVELY, STORZ ENDOSCOPE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ENDOSCOPE IMAGE FROZEN ISSUES. THE ISSUES WERE RESOLVED AFTER UNPLUGGING THE ENDOSCOPE CABLE AND PLUGGING IT BACK IN. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25479980 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Optical Problem
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "ENDOSCOPE IMAGE WAS BLURRED" NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25447804 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR OF A SUPRAPUBIC HERNIA PRIOR TO SCOPE INSERTION, THE ENDOSCOPE SHOWED AN INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING IMAGE ON THE OPERATING ROOM TEAM INTERFACE AND THE SPARE MONITOR, BUT NOT ON THE SURGEON CONSOLE. THE DATA CABLE OF THE TOWER WAS DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED AND THE EXTENSION CORD WAS ALSO EXCHANGED, BUT NEITHER ACTION RESOLVED THE ISSUE. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKED WAS REPLACING THE SCOPE, AFTER WHICH THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.". NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25236000 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Display or Visual Feedback Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT "DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC HEPATECTOMY, THE SYSTEM TRIGGERED AN "ENDOSCOPE FROZEN IMAGE" ALARM. THE IMAGE ITSELF WAS NOT FROZEN, BUT TELE-OP WAS BLOCKED. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED AFTER THE STORZ IMAGE GENERATOR WAS REBOOTED. THERE WAS A DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY."
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25191319 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Optical Distortion
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: "THE SCREEN FLASHES AFTER WORKING FOR A WHILE."
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25151355 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Erratic or Intermittent Display; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROBOTIC ASSISTED HYSTERECTOMY LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE, THE IMAGE ON THE OPERATING ROOM TOWER INTERFACE (ORTI) AND THE SLAVE MONITOR WAS OBSERVED TO INTERMITTENTLY FLASH WHEN A STORZ ENDOSCOPE WAS ATTACHED TO THE SYSTEM. THE DVI TO HDMI ADAPTER AND HDMI CABLE WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FLASHING IMAGE PERSISTED ON THE ORTI AND SLAVE MONITOR. THE BLINKING IMAGE WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE SURGEON CONSOLE SO THE PROCEDURE WAS CONTINUED. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25029673 ↗InjuryApr 21, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROBOTIC LAPAROSCOPIC HARTMANN'S REVERSAL PROCEDURE, AT THE TIME OF SPLENIC FLEXURE MOBILIZATION, AN IMAGE QUALITY ISSUE SUDDENLY OCCURRED ON THE ENDOSCOPE WHILE THE SURGEON WAS OPERATING. THE IMAGE CHANGED, PROMPTING THE WITHDRAWAL, CLEANING, AND REINSERTION OF THE ENDOSCOPE WAS DONE BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTED. THE STORZ SYSTEM WAS THEN REBOOTED BY TURNING OFF BOTH THE BOTTOM AND TOP UNITS AND TURNED THEM BACK ON, BUT THE ISSUE REMAINED UNRESOLVED. FINALLY, A NEW ENDOSCOPE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED. NEW INFORMATION RECEIVED: THERE WAS A PROLONGATION OF PROCEDURE OF 90 MINUTES. DUE TO THAT, A REPORT IS REQUIRED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24945595 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Optical Distortion
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: BLURRED IMAGE/ COLOR CAST. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24932068 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Optical Distortion
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: CCD & CMOS / FOGGY. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24932059 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2026Optical Distortion
THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: 3D ELECTRONIC ENDOSCOPE FLICKERING AND CABLE BASE FRACTURE. NO NEGATIVE IMPACT IN STATE OF HEALTH REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24850209 ↗
Other Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG products
All Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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