MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG ASM,HEAD,IMAGE 1 S, 4U

Model Number	TH120
Medical Device Problem Codes	No Display/Image (1183); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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).
Event or Problem Description
According to the information received, after only 4 uses (after returned from service) the same problem occurred.The camera does not give image when connected.No patient involvement reported.No death or (unanticipated) serious deterioration in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Result of investigation: during the manufacturer's technical inspection, the error description provided by the customer "camera does not give image" could be confirmed.The th120 was found with a defective cable.The cable showed a hole in the insulation that extends to the conductors and has damaged them.The cause is external influence (force) on the cable.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ASM,HEAD,IMAGE 1 S, 4U
• Common Device Name: ASM,HEAD,IMAGE 1 S, 4U
• 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: 22558065
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01254
• Device Sequence Number: 9647159
• Product Code: FET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551370506
• UDI-Public: 04048551370506
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131953
• 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): 10/21/2025

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: TH120
• Device Catalogue Number: TH120
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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