MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG TIPCAM 1 S 3D LAP, 0°

Model Number	26605AA
Medical Device Problem Codes	Optical Problem (3001); Problem with Software Installation (3013)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "the endoscope was having blackouts and noise occur frequently ".No negative impact in state of health reported.
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).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device in question was returned to the 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 error described by the customer "endoscope having blackouts" could be confirmed.During the technical inspection, it was determined that the old software caused the tipcam to malfunction and the electronic components to transmit incorrect data.The error was corrected by programming the new software, and the tipcam was fully functional again.The cause of the error described was therefore unprogrammed software that should have been programmed by the user.The investigation did not reveal any root cause related to the device design, labeling, or manufacturing process.All quality control measures were met, and no non-conformities were found in the production records.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: TIPCAM 1 S 3D LAP, 0°
• Common Device Name: TIPCAM 1 S 3D LAP, 0°
• 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: 22983854
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01562
• Device Sequence Number: 21189716
• Product Code: FGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551347782
• UDI-Public: 04048551347782
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/21/2026

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: 26605AA
• Device Catalogue Number: 26605AA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/08/2025; 04/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2025; 04/21/2026
• 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