MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE; ELECTRODE, BIPOLAR

Model Number 011050-10

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 01/18/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.Device was not yet returned for investigation.Internal karl storz reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the device broke in the 75 year old patient during surgery.The broken pat was not recovered and is suspected to be in the patient.The general anesthesia was extended.

• Brand Name: ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL ELECTRODE
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE, BIPOLAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• MDR Report Key: 18669638
• MDR Text Key: 334951409
• Report Number: 2020550-2024-00030
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 011050-10
• Device Catalogue Number: 011050-10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 02/07/2024
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 02/08/2024
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/08/2024
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other