MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG PROBE, 3 MM, 18 CM

Model Number	28140T
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while the surgeon doing a knee arthroscopy (10minuts in) surgeon was trying to pull the meniscus on the right knee lateral side and the hook brock, up around 2cm.2.5cm length.The broken part was recovered by the surgeon.No harm came to patient.No negative impact in state of health reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The affected device has been requested for investigation by the manufacturer.The device was not yet returned for investigation.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information is provided in section d9 to reflect that the product was returned for evaluation.The investigation is not completed yet.The investigation results are pending.The event is filed under internal karl storz complaint id: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: PROBE, 3 MM, 18 CM
• Common Device Name: PROBE, 3 MM, 18 CM
• 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 90243
• MDR Report Key: 24387478
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00330
• Device Sequence Number: 16004506
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551095249
• UDI-Public: 04048551095249
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 02/26/2026

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: 28140T
• Device Catalogue Number: 28140T
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• 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