MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE

Model Number	37370DL
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed on them.A small 1mm missing plastic piece was found at the tip of the hook at the end of the procedure.A similar piece was found in the suction bottle later.But we cannot confirm it is the missing part of the hook.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.Device was not yet returned for investigation.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Signs of wear and tear can be found on the entire instrument, a part of the insulation at the tip of the device is missing.Review of the production files reveals no abnormalities.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The item in question was returned to the manufacturer.The evaluation is anticipated, but not yet begun.The investigation will be performed by a designated karl storz employee.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE
• Common Device Name: COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE
• 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: 17060265
• Report Number: 9610617-2023-00120
• Device Sequence Number: 8511568
• Product Code: KNF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551155653
• UDI-Public: 4048551155653
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K944862
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 37370DL
• Device Catalogue Number: 37370DL
• Device Lot Number: MC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2023; 09/14/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2023; 09/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown