MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE

Model Number	26775UF
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The event occurred in canada.It was reported that there was an issue in the or where the l-tip broke during use.It was confirmed that the l-tip was removed from the patient and the surgeon was able to complete the procedure with a backup.No negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.Should relevant additional information/investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted unsolicited.This event is filed under internal complaint id (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was returned to our us facility on january 30, 2026.It will be forwarded to the manufacturing site for investigation.Should relevant additional information/investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted unsolicited.This event is filed under internal complaint id (b)(4).

• Brand Name: COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE
• Common Device Name: COAGULATING AND DISSECTING ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, deu 78532 ,; GM 78532,
• Manufacturer (Section G): KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG; dr.-karl-storz-strasse 34; tuttlingen, deu 78532 ,; GM 78532,
• Manufacturer Contact: anja fair ; 2151 e. grand avenue; el segundo, CA 90245 ; 4242188247
• MDR Report Key: 24203099
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00162
• Device Sequence Number: 9624889
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551072417
• UDI-Public: 04048551072417
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K944796
• 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): 02/03/2026

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: 26775UF
• Device Catalogue Number: 26775UF
• 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: 01/15/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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