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

Model Number UI500

Device Problems No Display/Image (1183); Pumping Stopped (1503)

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

Event Date 04/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the device stopped working during a procedure and needed to be replaced by a back-up unit.The patient was not harmed but bringing in a re-placement for the device resulted in a delay of the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The previous reportability decision for this event was reversed based on a retrospective review.Primary damage location: touch-screen.Primary damage type: short-circuit.Primary damage cause: wear/often used.Details: touch screen short circuit, filter board and sensor interface board upgrade required.Pressure sensor board failure error 322.Arrived with a broken temp sensor cap on faceplate.Internal karl storz reference number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ENDOFLATOR 50
• Type of Device: ENDOFLATOR
• 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
• MDR Report Key: 18000437
• MDR Text Key: 326614737
• Report Number: 9610617-2023-00327
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551326657
• UDI-Public: 4048551326657
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/24/2023
• 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: 08/16/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1