MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG AUTOCON III 400 HIGH-END, 100-127V

Model Number	UH400U
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is not yet completed, investigation results are pending.The event is filed under internal complaint id (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the device was overheating.No procedure or patient involvement.No negative impact in state of health reported.

• Brand Name: AUTOCON III 400 HIGH-END, 100-127V
• Common Device Name: AUTOCON III 400 HIGH-END, 100-127V
• 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: 24291842
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00260
• Device Sequence Number: 9426563
• Product Code: GEI
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171717
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 09/11/2026

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: UH400U
• Device Catalogue Number: UH400U
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/02/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2026
• 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