MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG INNER SHEATH FOR 27050 SC

Model Number	27050CA
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.Device was not returned at the time of mdr submission.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the inner sleeve of the instrument broke off inside a patient.The piece could be removed without complication.No negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation: no article was sent in for inspection, so the cause analysis is based on the customer's description ("inner sleeve broke.").It is assumed that the ceramic spout at the distal end has come loose or broken.This can happen, for example, due to improper handling.In addition, the article was manufactured in august 2011 (lot vy), so a corresponding number of uses/reprocessing cycles can also be assumed.Signs of wear and tear are to be expected at this age.The above conducted investigations did not reaveal a root cause related to the labelling, the device or its history.All production related quality checks were passed and no non-conformities were identified in the devices manufacturing records.The labelling was found to contain adequate instructions and warnings.The complaint history did not reveal any pick up in similar complaints, no trend was identified.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: INNER SHEATH FOR 27050 SC
• Common Device Name: INNER SHEATH FOR 27050 SC
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen 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: 22115436
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-00945
• Device Sequence Number: 4122839
• Product Code: FJL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551077412
• UDI-Public: 04048551077412
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NO
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/02/2025

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: 27050CA
• Device Catalogue Number: 27050CA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/25/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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