MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG HOPKINS TELESCOPE 30°, 10 MM, 31 CM

Model Number	26003BA
Medical Device Problem Codes	Poor Quality Image (1408); Dent in Material (2526); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the optical system has a foggy image.No negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device in question was returned to manufacturer.This information is reflected in section d9.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
Device evaluation: the information provided by the customer "foggy" can be confirmed.The imaging shows blurring on one side at the left edge of the image.Furthermore, there are mechanically caused impact marks at the distal end.The optical shaft is bent.The blurring observed in the imaging may have been caused by the distal mechanical damage and the mechanically bent shaft.The damage/defects observed cannot be attributed to a manufacturing/production defect.The damage was most likely caused by clinical use/clinical reprocessing.According to the ifu visual as well as functionality should always be checked before every use to avoid injuries and damages to the product.This event is filed under internal complaint id (b)(4).

• Brand Name: HOPKINS TELESCOPE 30°, 10 MM, 31 CM
• Common Device Name: HOPKINS TELESCOPE 30°, 10 MM, 31 CM
• 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: 22579475
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01270
• Device Sequence Number: 7985849
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551090473
• UDI-Public: 04048551090473
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223923
• 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): 11/10/2025

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: 26003BA
• Device Catalogue Number: 26003BA
• Device Lot Number: 123YUA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/27/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/10/2025
• 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