MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG C-MAC CONNECTING CABLE

Model Number	8403X
Medical Device Problem Code	Connection Problem (2900)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the cable caused glitching when plugged into blades.The intubation was completed successfully with a 20 mins delay.No negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is not yet completed, investigation results are pending.This event is filed under internal complaint id (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Per evaluation from the manufacturer: during the manufacturer's technical inspection of the returned device, the error description provided by the customer was confirmed.The cause of the fault described by the customer was confirmed during our technical investigation.The cable had been bent too sharply due to improper handling during preparation or use, which led to increased mechanical wear in the area near the plug strain relief.The failure was caused by excessive mechanical stress and resulting wear.This event is filed under internal complaint id (b)(4).

• Brand Name: C-MAC CONNECTING CABLE
• Common Device Name: C-MAC CONNECTING CABLE
• 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 ; 4242188247
• MDR Report Key: 23476605
• Report Number: 9610617-2025-01988
• Device Sequence Number: 10558398
• Product Code: CCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551389225
• UDI-Public: 04048551389225
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: N/A
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2026

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: 8403X
• Device Catalogue Number: 8403X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026
• 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 Age: 7 YR
• Patient Sex: Female