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

Model Number	26605BA
Medical Device Problem Codes	Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the image on the scope began flickering during procedure.Procedure was completed successfully.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
Accordingly, we would like to give a summary of our results regarding the reported issue.The technical investigation of the returned product did not reveal the reported problem.During the technical inspection of the tipcam, no malfunction or other functional deviation was found in relation to the customer's description.The tipcam complies with the currently valid specifications.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 fair ; 2151 e grand ave; el segundo, CA 90245
• MDR Report Key: 24211141
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00151
• Device Sequence Number: 5420137
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

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: 26605BA
• Device Catalogue Number: 26605BA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/13/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• 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