MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG CUTTING LOOP, BIPOLAR, 0.30MM, 24/26 FR.

Model Number	27040GP130-S
Medical Device Problem Code	No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the bipolar loop broke during the case.The physician recovered all the pieces.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The previous reportability decision for this event was reversed based on a retrospective review.The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.Device was returned for investigation.Evaluation findings: dislodged distal cutting loop, loop temperature damage.Evidence of use: the distal cutting loop is dislodged from its housing shaft.The dislodged piece was not returned with the item.Signs of customer use: yes.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CUTTING LOOP, BIPOLAR, 0.30MM, 24/26 FR.
• Common Device Name: CUTTING LOOP, BIPOLAR, 0.30MM, 24/26 FR.
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: christiane klaiber ; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen 78532
• MDR Report Key: 17410431
• Report Number: 9610617-2023-00191
• Device Sequence Number: 7037838
• Product Code: FAS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551393864
• UDI-Public: 4048551393864
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K221893
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/27/2023

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: 27040GP130-S
• Device Catalogue Number: 27040GP130-S
• Device Lot Number: 37DA1609
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/01/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/30/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2023
• 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