MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG CLICKLINE FORCEPS INSERT

Model Number	33310C
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during a procedure one jaw of the click line forceps detached inside of the patient.The broken jaw was successfully retrieved with no adverse patient effects.No death or unanticipated serious deterioration in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device 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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Result of investigation: examination of the returned device confirmed that one of the prongs broke.The application of excessive force during the placement process bent the prong to the point of breaking it.This is evident by the raised material at the fracture site.In addition, the number of uses and reprocessing's (manufactured january 2011) may have weakened the material.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLICKLINE FORCEPS INSERT
• Common Device Name: CLICKLINE FORCEPS INSERT
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr,-kark - storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr,-kark - storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: anja fair ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245
• MDR Report Key: 20355371
• Report Number: 9610617-2024-00354
• Device Sequence Number: 20836238
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551134092
• UDI-Public: 04048551134092
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K935071
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 10/18/2024

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: 33310C
• Device Catalogue Number: 33310C
• Device Lot Number: NY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/19/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2024
• 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