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

Model Number	26605BA
Medical Device Problem Codes	No Display/Image (1183); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
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 tipcam has no image.No negative impact in state of health reported.
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.9/2/2052.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was sent to the karl storz service department for inspection.During the technical inspection, the error description provided by the customer, " no image ", could not be confirmed.During our examination of the tipcam provided to us, we did not find any defects or negative characteristics that could impair its function.The device works without restriction and complies with the currently valid specifications.According to the ifu visual as well as functionality should always be checked before every use to avoid injuries and damages to the product.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 ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245
• MDR Report Key: 22956707
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01541
• Device Sequence Number: 8404650
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551347843
• UDI-Public: 04048551347843
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/18/2026

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: 26605BA
• Device Catalogue Number: 26605BA
• 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: 06/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2026
• 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