MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG ENDOFLATOR 50

Model Number UI500

Device Problem Device Alarm System (1012)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/12/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the endoflator 50 encountered "system failure error" and loss of functionality during laparoscopic general surgery.Multiple resets did not resolve the issue.A back-up unit was used to complete the surgery.There was no report of injury to the patient.The reported device was like new and inspected during initial installation in (b)(6) 2021.The operator was not able to replicate the issue on the day after.There was no patient impact besides delaying the procedure for 5 minutes.

Manufacturer Narrative

The previous reportability decision for this event was reversed based on a retrospective review.The reported device was returned and evaluation was performed.The reported complaint was confirmed.The evaluator found the pressure sensor board was defective.The pressure sensor board was replaced.The reported issue will continue to be tracked and trended.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ENDOFLATOR 50
• Type of Device: ENDOFLATOR 50
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: anja fair ; 2151 e grand ave.; el segundo, CA 90245 ; 4242188247
• MDR Report Key: 17730534
• MDR Text Key: 323201241
• Report Number: 9610617-2023-00233
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161554
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UI500
• Device Catalogue Number: UI500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1