MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ IMAGING IMAGE1S 4U RUBINA, OPAL1 NIR/ICG

Model Number	TH121
Medical Device Problem Code	Poor Quality Image (1408)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device has a foggy image.No negative impact in state of health reported.
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 complaint issue was described as grainy and foggy image.The customer's complaint was verified.Lots of noise is present when the camera is pointed at a dark image.A functional test confirmed the failure.The issue was still present when a test fixture prism was installed.Troubleshooting found that the x2 oscillator (part number: 1126595) output is not consistent with properly working th121 camera heads.The part number 1126595 is not currently available at ksna goleta, so it can't be replaced at this time, therefore, a headboard replacement is required to correct the customer's issue.Additionally, the camera had a 3rd party cable installed and should be replaced.The root cause was determined as output at x2 is not consistent with working th121 camera heads.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: IMAGE1S 4U RUBINA, OPAL1 NIR/ICG
• Common Device Name: IMAGE1S 4U RUBINA, OPAL1 NIR/ICG
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ IMAGING; 1 s. los cameros road; goleta, ca 93117 ; GM 93117
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL STORZ IMAGING; 1 s. los cameros road; goleta, ca 93117 ; GM 93117
• Manufacturer Contact: anja fair ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245
• MDR Report Key: 23746888
• Report Number: 2027009-2025-02282
• Device Sequence Number: 5854806
• Product Code: OWN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551430569
• UDI-Public: 04048551430569
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201399
• 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): 01/16/2026

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: TH121
• Device Catalogue Number: TH121
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/17/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2026
• 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