MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG TIPCAM 1 S 3D LAP, 30°

Model Number	26605BA
Medical Device Problem Codes	Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182); Device Handling Problem (3265)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.The device was not yet returned for investigation.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
According to the information received, during a robotic laparoscopic radical nephrectomy at the end of the procedure, the endoscope's image was not visible as it appeared striped and intermittent.Then, an error appeared reading "warning: endoscope not supported.Endoscope functions may not operate correctly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation: a visual and functional test was carried out on the endoscope.Shaft shows dents and is deformed at the distal tip.The image is in a good condition.The error described by the customer "intermittent image" could not be confirmed.For this reason, a user error is to be considered which led to the intermittent image.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: TIPCAM 1 S 3D LAP, 30°
• Common Device Name: TIPCAM 1 S 3D LAP, 30°
• 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
• MDR Report Key: 22877643
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01432
• Device Sequence Number: 14874825
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551347843
• UDI-Public: 04048551347843
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150525
• 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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 26605BA
• Device Catalogue Number: 26605BA
• 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: 07/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• 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