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

Model Number	26775C
Medical Device Problem Code	Thermal Decomposition of Device (1071)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that defect was detected after surgery during instruments inspection during cleaning and sterilization.The surgery was completed and there was no problem with patient.The preliminary investigation reveals shaft distal temperature damaged.According to pictures available, the insulation is damaged.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).

• 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, 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: 24392943
• Report Number: 9610617-2026-00356
• Device Sequence Number: 13326373
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04048551072288
• UDI-Public: 04048551072288
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: LG
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2026

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: 26775C
• Device Catalogue Number: 26775C
• Device Lot Number: UK02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• 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