MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG LARYNGOSCOPE HOLDER, GÖTTINGEN MODEL

Model Number	8575KA
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "it's already been wearing out with some metal powder on it, and the defect was noted after reprocessing procedure and not involving medical procedure".
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
Result of investigation: the laryngoscope holder model göttingen (article no.8575ka, lot ul06) was examined following a customer complaint.The investigation revealed chip formation at the thread, which confirmed the customer complaint.Further tests showed that the gear wheel rubs against the worm, resulting in pitting.Machining by grinding showed only a slight improvement.Comparison with an older gear wheel (2002) indicated that the problem lies with the worm itself.The detailed analysis confirmed that the complaint was due to a technical problem with the worm and was not a handling error.Corrective actions are implemented.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LARYNGOSCOPE HOLDER, GÖTTINGEN MODEL
• Common Device Name: LARYNGOSCOPE HOLDER, GÖTTINGEN MODEL
• 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: 22691180
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01343
• Device Sequence Number: 8959126
• Product Code: CCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551210901
• UDI-Public: 04048551210901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 09/30/2025

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: 8575KA
• Device Catalogue Number: 8575KA
• Device Lot Number: PL09
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ARTICLE: 8575KB.LOT: XM02.
• Patient Sex: Unknown